Nyack, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 263 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 263-17
Emergency action
Operative Text
Whenever the Enforcement Officer finds that an emergency exists which requires immediate attention to protect the public health or safety, he may, without notice or hearing, issue an order reciting the existence of such an emergency and requiring that such action be taken as he deems necessary to meet the emergency. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this chapter, such order shall be effective immediately. Any person to whom such order is directed shall comply therewith immediately, but upon petition to the Enforcement Officer, he shall be afforded a hearing as soon as possible. After such hearing, the Enforcement Officer shall continue such order in effect or modify or withdraw it.
Section 263-17 of Nyack's Code of Ordinances authorizes the Enforcement Officer to issue an emergency order without prior notice or a hearing when an immediate threat to public health or safety is identified. Such an order takes effect the moment it is issued, bypassing the usual procedural steps outlined elsewhere in Chapter 263. Anyone subject to the order must act on it right away, though they retain the right to petition for a hearing afterward, at which point the Enforcement Officer may keep, modify, or rescind the order.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 263-17, a property owner or manager who receives an emergency order from the Enforcement Officer is required to comply immediately, regardless of whether advance notice was given. Compliant operators typically document the steps they take to address the identified hazard and promptly submit a petition for a hearing if they believe the order is unwarranted or overly broad. Keeping thorough records of all remediation actions and communications with the Enforcement Officer is a practice consistent with operating under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 263-17 gives the Enforcement Officer authority to act swiftly when conditions at a property pose an immediate risk to health or safety, which can be a relevant protection for tenants living in hazardous conditions. If an emergency order is issued affecting your building, you may want to note whether the landlord complies immediately as the provision requires, and to contact a local tenant-rights organization if compliance does not occur. Tenants who believe an emergency condition exists but has not been addressed may also explore filing a complaint with the appropriate local authority to prompt the Enforcement Officer to exercise the powers described in § 263-17.
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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