Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-15
Inspection and enforcement
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A. The Village Building Inspector, Village Fire Inspector, or any code enforcement official employed by the Village of Nyack (hereafter "Village official"), is hereby authorized and directed to make inspections to determine compliance with this chapter. Inspections shall be made within a reasonable time from the receipt of a complaint of a violation of the Village Code or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and every operator or owner shall cooperate with the Village official in providing access to the premises. B. Whenever the Village official determines that there is a violation of the provisions of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, he shall cause a written notice to be served upon the owner or operator, which shall include: (1) An enumeration of conditions which violate the provisions of this chapter. (2) An enumeration of the remedial action required to meet the standards of this chapter. (3) A statement of a definite number of days from the date of the notice in which the owner or operator must commence and complete such remedial action. (4) A statement of the penalties for noncompliance, as set forth herein. (5) A copy of such notice shall be filed in the Village Clerk's office, and such notice shall be deemed sufficient if served upon the owner, operator, manager or person having an interest in the property, as those terms are defined herein, as follows: (a) In person; (b) By certified mail with return receipt requested; or (c) By posting a copy of said notice on the building, only if attempts to serve the owner or occupant by the first two methods set out above are unsuccessful. (6) Upon failure to comply with said notice, the Village official may issue an appearance ticket returnable in the Village Justice Court and/or proceed to remedy the violation as set forth in § 263-16 below. C. Whenever the Village official determines that there is a violation of any provision of this Chapter 263 of the Village Code, or of any other Village Code provision, he may immediately issue an appearance ticket returnable in the Village Justice Court.
Chapter 263, Section 263-15 of the Nyack Village Code establishes the authority and process for inspecting rental properties and enforcing housing and fire-prevention standards. Designated Village officials—including the Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, or other code enforcement officers—are empowered to conduct inspections following a complaint and to issue written notices when violations are found. Those notices must spell out the specific violations, the corrective steps required, the timeframe for compliance, and the consequences of failing to act; if an owner or operator does not comply, the Village official may issue an appearance ticket returnable in Village Justice Court or take direct remedial action under Section 263-16.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 263-15, property owners and operators in Nyack are expected to cooperate with Village officials by providing access to premises when an inspection is requested following a complaint. Compliant operators typically respond promptly to any written notice of violation, begin and complete the required remedial work within the stated deadline, and keep records of corrective actions taken. Failure to comply with a notice issued under this section can result in an appearance ticket in Village Justice Court and potential direct intervention by the Village to remedy the violation.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-15 gives tenants a clear pathway to trigger an official inspection: a complaint to the Village Building Inspector, Fire Inspector, or other code enforcement official is sufficient to initiate a review of potential violations of the Village Code or the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code. If a violation is confirmed, the Village is required to serve the owner or operator with a written notice that includes a remediation timeline and a statement of penalties, creating an official record filed with the Village Clerk's office. Tenants who believe their housing conditions are unsafe or non-compliant may also consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand how this enforcement process under § 263-15 relates to their broader rights.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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