Port Chester, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 197 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 197-4
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Every portion of a building or premises used or intended to be used for any dwelling purpose, except temporary housing, shall comply with the provisions of this law, irrespective of when such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises, for the construction or repair of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this law. This law establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy of all buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of building equipment or facilities except as provided in § 197-5 .
Port Chester Code of Ordinances ch. 197 § 197-4 establishes that virtually all residential buildings and dwelling spaces in Port Chester — regardless of when they were built, renovated, or permitted — must meet the housing maintenance standards set out in Chapter 197. The law applies continuously, meaning compliance is required both at the start of occupancy and throughout the life of the tenancy. It sets a floor of minimum conditions and does not override other construction or building-equipment standards except where § 197-5 specifically provides otherwise.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 197 § 197-4, property owners and managers operating any residential rental unit in Port Chester are generally expected to maintain compliance with Chapter 197's minimum housing standards at all times — not just at the moment a tenant moves in. The age of the building, prior permits, or previously issued licenses do not exempt a property from these ongoing obligations. Operators typically conduct regular inspections of their properties to identify and correct conditions that fall below the minimum standards the law requires.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 197 § 197-4 means that tenants in Port Chester residential dwellings have the right to expect minimum housing standards to be maintained throughout their occupancy, regardless of how old the building is or what permits were issued before they moved in. If conditions in a unit appear to fall below those minimums, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation under Chapter 197 as part of a housing complaint or legal proceeding. Tenant-rights organizations in Westchester County can help residents understand what options may be available, including how to document conditions and where to file a complaint.
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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