Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-13
Permit term and inspections during COVID-19 crisis
Operative Text
Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in this article, a rental occupancy permit issued pursuant to this article that expired on or between March 7, 2020, and the enactment of this section or will expire within three months of the enactment of this section, may be extended for a period of up to six months upon approval by the Senior Building Inspector of an application for a permit extension. Said application shall be on a form designated by the Senior Building Inspector and the Senior Building Inspector shall have discretion in determining the extension period. An inspection of the premises to be rented shall not be required if applicant avers in the application that the premises complies fully with all applicable state and local laws, rules and regulations and that such rental dwelling unit or units do not create an unsafe or dangerous condition. This section shall expire 12 months from its enactment.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-13 established a temporary COVID-19 relief measure allowing rental occupancy permits that expired on or after March 7, 2020, or were set to expire within three months of the section's enactment, to be extended for up to six months. The Senior Building Inspector holds discretion over whether to grant the extension and for how long, based on an application submitted on a designated form. Notably, a physical inspection of the rental premises could be waived if the applicant formally declared in the application that the property complied with all applicable laws and did not pose an unsafe or dangerous condition. The provision itself was set to expire twelve months after it was enacted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 336-13, property owners whose rental occupancy permits fell within the covered expiration window generally submitted the Senior Building Inspector's designated application form to request an extension of up to six months. Compliant operators took care to accurately complete the self-certification portion of the form, affirming that the rental unit met all applicable state and local requirements and did not present unsafe conditions, since that attestation was the basis for waiving the physical inspection. Because this section carried a 12-month sunset clause, operators familiar with this provision should confirm with the Patchogue building department whether any extension granted under it remains valid and what current permit renewal requirements apply.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-13 of Patchogue's Code of Ordinances provided a temporary mechanism during the COVID-19 period under which a landlord could extend a rental occupancy permit without an in-person inspection, provided the landlord formally attested to the unit's compliance and safety. Tenants living in units covered by such an extension retained the right to expect that the landlord's attestation was accurate — that the unit met all applicable safety and habitability standards. If a tenant has concerns about whether a rental unit's permit status or safety conditions were properly handled under § 336-13, general enforcement paths include contacting the Patchogue building department directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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