Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 336-6
Application review; inspection of premises
Operative Text
A. The Senior Building Inspector, or his designee, shall review each application for completeness and return incomplete applications or advise the owner that the application is complete within two weeks of receipt of the application by the Village. Within 30 days of receiving notice from the Village of Patchogue of receipt of a complete application, the owner of the rental dwelling unit shall, at the owner's election: arrange for an inspection of the unit or units and the premises on which the same are located by a Code Enforcement Officer employed by the Village; or shall provide to the Village sufficient evidence, certified by a licensed engineer, that the structure and the dwelling units contained therein meet all applicable housing, sanitary, building, electrical and fire codes, rules and regulations. B. Upon completion of the inspection by a Village Code Enforcement Officer, he shall issue findings in a written report, the format of which will be provided by the Village Building and Housing Department. C. Upon completion of the inspection by a licensed engineer hired by the owner, he shall issue findings in a written report, the format of which will be provided by the Village Building and Housing Department. D. The inspection and report shall be completed and filed with the Village Building and Housing Department within 120 days of the notice of completion of the application. If the report states that the proposed rental dwelling unit or units, as well as the premises in which the same are located, comply 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, the Senior Building Inspector or his designee shall issue the permit, which shall state the name and address of the owner of the subject property, the maximum number of occupants and the number of conventional bedrooms for the structure.
Under Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 336 § 336-6, the Village's rental permit process requires that once a complete application is confirmed, the property owner has 30 days to arrange either a Village Code Enforcement Officer inspection or a licensed engineer's inspection certifying code compliance. The full inspection report must be filed with the Village Building and Housing Department within 120 days of the application completion notice. If the report confirms that the unit and premises meet all applicable state and local codes and do not pose unsafe conditions, the Senior Building Inspector issues a rental permit specifying the owner's name, address, maximum occupancy, and number of conventional bedrooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 336-6, compliant rental property operators in Patchogue generally ensure they respond promptly when the Village notifies them of a complete application, choosing within 30 days between scheduling a Village Code Enforcement Officer inspection or retaining a licensed engineer to certify code compliance. Operators typically track the 120-day deadline for filing the completed inspection report with the Village Building and Housing Department to avoid delays in permit issuance. Maintaining records of inspection reports, engineer certifications, and all Village correspondence helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the application review process.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 336-6 of the Patchogue Code establishes that rental dwelling units must pass an inspection or receive engineer certification before a rental permit is issued, meaning tenants have an interest in knowing whether their unit holds a valid permit. If a unit lacks a properly issued permit—one that should specify maximum occupancy and bedroom count—tenants may raise this as a relevant factor when addressing habitability or code-compliance concerns with the Village Building and Housing Department. Tenants who have questions about a unit's permit status or inspection history can contact the Village Building and Housing Department directly or consult 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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