Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-37
Reinspection
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At the end of the period specified in the notice of violation or any extension thereof, it shall be the duty of the Building Inspector to make or cause to be made a reinspection of the dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit or premises, and if compliance has not been established, appropriate legal action shall be instituted.
Section 161-37 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances establishes a mandatory reinspection process for residential properties that have received a notice of violation. Once the correction deadline stated in the original notice—or any approved extension—expires, the Building Inspector is required to return and verify whether the cited conditions have been remedied. If the property is still not in compliance at the time of reinspection, the code directs that appropriate legal action be initiated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 161-37, a compliant property owner or manager ensures that all conditions cited in a notice of violation are fully corrected before the deadline stated in that notice, or before any approved extension lapses. Because the Building Inspector is obligated to conduct a reinspection at that deadline, operators generally document completed repairs and are prepared to demonstrate compliance at the time of the follow-up visit. Failure to achieve compliance by reinspection triggers a mandatory referral to legal proceedings.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-37 gives tenants a basis for understanding that a notice of violation issued against their dwelling is not simply advisory—the Building Inspector must return at the end of the correction period to verify that problems have actually been fixed. If reinspection reveals ongoing non-compliance, the code requires that legal action follow, which tenants may be able to reference when raising a housing-code violation as a defense or when filing a complaint with local authorities. Tenants seeking guidance on how to use this provision can reach out to a local tenant-rights organization or housing clinic for general information.
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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