Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 127-4
Permit required; application; term; fee
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A. It shall be unlawful to use, occupy, commercially advertise for rent, establish, maintain, operate or let a dwelling unit entirely or for partial occupancy where any rent is paid or charge is made for such use or occupancy in the Village of Ocean Beach without first having obtained a permit therefor. Failure or refusal to procure a permit hereunder shall be deemed a violation. B. Prior to occupancy by any tenant, the owner or his designee shall file, on a form provided, names, addresses and telephone numbers for all tenants and realtor, if any. C. Each application shall be accompanied by a certificate of occupancy or compliance or a special permit as may be required and by a plot plan or sketch showing the approximate size and location of all buildings and structures and the floor plan of each dwelling unit and accommodation. Each application shall include a sworn affidavit signed by the applicant(s) attesting that they are familiar with and shall remain in compliance with all aspects of the Village Code (including this chapter) and that each dwelling unit has a working fire extinguisher and smoke detectors. D. Terms of permits. All permits shall be valid for the calendar year in which they are issued. E. Fee. The fee for each rental permit shall be determined by the Board of Trustees from time to time by a duly adopted resolution.
Ocean Beach, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 127 § 127-4 establishes that no dwelling unit in the Village of Ocean Beach may be rented, advertised for rent, or occupied for any compensation without a valid rental permit issued by the village. Before any tenant moves in, the property owner must submit tenant and realtor contact information on an official form. Each permit is valid only for the calendar year in which it is issued, and the associated fee is set periodically by the Board of Trustees by resolution.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 127 § 127-4, compliant rental operators in Ocean Beach obtain a valid permit before any tenancy begins — including before commercially advertising a unit for rent. A complete application typically includes a certificate of occupancy or compliance, a plot plan or floor sketch, and a sworn affidavit confirming familiarity with the Village Code and the presence of working fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Because permits expire at year-end, operators generally track annual renewal deadlines and submit updated tenant contact information prior to each new occupancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 127-4 of the Ocean Beach Village Code gives tenants an interest in knowing whether their landlord has obtained the required rental permit before occupancy, since operating without one is deemed a violation. If a unit appears to be rented without a permit, tenants may consider contacting the Village of Ocean Beach directly or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization to understand available options. Awareness of this requirement can also be relevant if a dispute arises about the legality of the rental arrangement.
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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