Peekskill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 332 § 332-24
Order to demolish
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Whenever a notice of violation as provided in § 332-23 above has not been complied with, the chief officer of the bureau may order the building demolished pursuant to the requirements of §§ C69a and C205 of the City Charter.
Under Peekskill Code of Ordinances Chapter 332, Section 332-24, when a property owner fails to comply with a notice of violation issued under § 332-23, the chief officer of the bureau is authorized to order the demolition of the building. This order must follow the procedures set out in Sections C69a and C205 of the City Charter. The provision establishes demolition as an enforcement tool of last resort when prior violation notices go unaddressed.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Section 332-24 of Peekskill's Code of Ordinances makes clear that ignoring a § 332-23 notice of violation can escalate to a demolition order issued by the bureau's chief officer. Compliant property operators generally respond promptly to any notice of violation, document corrective actions taken, and confirm compliance before deadlines pass. Allowing a violation notice to go unresolved removes the opportunity to remediate and opens the property to the most severe enforcement outcome available under this chapter.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 332-24 of the Peekskill Code of Ordinances gives tenants context for understanding what can happen when a landlord repeatedly fails to address building violations — the city's bureau chief may ultimately order the structure demolished. If a tenant is living in a building that has received a § 332-23 notice of violation, they may want to monitor the status of that notice through the city and understand their rights regarding displacement. Tenant-rights organizations and local legal aid services can help residents understand what protections or relocation resources may be available if demolition proceedings are initiated.
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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