Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-33
Inspections; licensing fees
Operative Text
The Building Inspector shall be authorized to make or cause to be made inspections to determine the condition of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, rooming units and premises in order to safeguard the health, safety, morals and welfare of the public. A. Access. The Building Inspector or his designated representatives shall have such right to enter a dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises as is otherwise provided by law. B. Interference with Building Inspector. Any person, having granted access or admission to the Building Inspector or his designated representatives to any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises for the purpose of an inspection, who interferes with or hinders the Building Inspector or his designated representatives in the performance of their duties under this chapter shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter. C. Identification of inspectors. Inspectors and authorized personnel of the Building Department shall be supplied with official identification and, upon request, shall exhibit such identification when entering any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises. D. All apartments subject to this chapter, including those situated in the Central Commercial C-1 District and/or General Commercial C-2 District, shall be licensed annually after inspection by the Building Inspector and upon payment of the licensing fee to be established by the Board of Trustees. The licensing fee for all such apartments shall be as follows: (1) For a building containing an apartment or apartments consisting of the following number of bedrooms, the following fee for each such apartment: Number of Bedrooms Fee for Each Apartment One $150 Two $250 Three $350 Four $450 Five $550 plus $100 for each bedroom in excess of 5 (2) For multi-unit apartment complexes containing the following number of apartments, the following fees shall be due for each such complex: Number of Unit Apartments Fee for Each Complex 4 to 50 $1,000 51 to 100 $1,500 101 to 200 $2,500 Over 200 $5,000
Port Jefferson Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-33 establishes a framework for the Building Inspector to inspect dwellings, rooming houses, and related premises to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Inspectors must carry and show official identification upon request before entering any unit. All apartments covered by this chapter—including those in commercial districts—must be licensed annually following a Building Inspector review, with fees ranging from $150 per one-bedroom apartment up to $5,000 for complexes with more than 200 units.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 161 § 161-33, compliant property operators in Port Jefferson obtain an annual license for each covered apartment or complex after scheduling and passing a Building Inspector review and paying the applicable fee. Per-apartment fees scale from $150 for a one-bedroom unit to $550 plus $100 per bedroom beyond five, while multi-unit complex fees range from $1,000 for complexes of 4–50 units up to $5,000 for complexes exceeding 200 units. Operators generally ensure that once access is granted to the Building Inspector or designated representatives, those inspectors are not obstructed, and that the annual licensing cycle is completed on time to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-33 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances gives tenants assurance that their building is subject to annual inspection and licensing requirements designed to safeguard health, safety, and welfare. Inspectors entering a unit must carry and present official identification upon request, which tenants can ask to see before allowing entry. If a tenant believes their building is operating without the required annual license or that inspection standards are not being met, they may consider contacting the Port Jefferson Building Department to inquire about compliance status 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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