Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-36
Demolition as compliance
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A. Any owner of a building, receiving a notice of violation stating that such building does not comply with the provisions of this chapter, may demolish such building, and such action shall be deemed compliance. B. Before any building or structure can be demolished a demolition permit must be obtained from the Village of Port Jefferson. At the time application is made a certification must be submitted by qualified party that the premises is asbestos-free.
Under Port Jefferson Code ch. 161 § 161-36, when a building is cited for violating the chapter's standards, the owner has the option of demolishing the structure rather than bringing it into compliance through repairs or upgrades — and that demolition is treated as satisfying the violation. However, demolition is not a free-form remedy: a permit must first be obtained from the Village of Port Jefferson, and a qualified party must certify that the building is free of asbestos before work can begin.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners operating under Port Jefferson Code ch. 161 § 161-36 who receive a notice of violation have a recognized compliance pathway that does not require rehabilitation — full demolition of the cited structure is accepted as compliance. To use this pathway, a compliant operator secures a demolition permit from the Village of Port Jefferson and arranges for a qualified professional to submit an asbestos-free certification at the time of permit application. Operators generally keep documentation of both the permit and the asbestos certification as evidence that the demolition pathway was properly followed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Port Jefferson Code ch. 161 § 161-36 gives building owners the legal option to demolish a cited structure instead of repairing it, which can directly affect tenants occupying that building. Tenants in a building that has received a notice of violation should be aware that this provision exists and may result in the loss of their housing rather than remediation of the cited conditions. Tenants facing this situation may wish to contact a local tenant-rights organization or consult with an attorney to understand what notice, relocation, or other protections may apply under other provisions of local or state law.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
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