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Rules (114)

Title of chapter

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-1

Freedom from dampness

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-102

Structural members

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-103

Chimneys, flues and vents

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-104

Stairs and railings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-105

Floors, walls and ceilings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-106

Bathroom floors

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-107

Freedom from rubbish and garbage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-108

Insect and rodent harborage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-109

Potable water supply

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-115

Hot water required

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-116

Plumbing fixtures required

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-117

Required plumbing fixtures in rooming houses

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-118

Connection of plumbing fixtures to sewer lines

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-119

Privies not permitted

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-120

Heating facilities

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121

Electrical service

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-122

Cooking facilities

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-123

Communal cooking and dining facilities

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-124

Refrigerated space

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-125

Means of egress

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-126

Maintenance of plumbing

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-132

Maintenance of plumbing systems

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-133

Installation of heating equipment

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-134

Maintenance and operation of heating equipment

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-135

Storage of fuels

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-136

Maintenance of electrical wiring and devices

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-137

Required space in dwelling units

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-143

Efficiency apartments

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-144

Required space in sleeping rooms

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-145

Required space in rooming units

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-146

Basement dwelling units

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-147

Natural light in habitable rooms

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-153

Light in nonhabitable space

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-154

Light in nonhabitable work space

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-155

Light in public halls and stairways

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-156

Duplex receptacles and fixtures

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-157

Electric fixtures in bathrooms

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-158

Ventilation in habitable rooms

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-159

Ventilation in bathrooms

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-160

Maintenance of private space by occupant

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-166

Maintenance of plumbing equipment by occupant

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-167

Waste disposal

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-168

Extermination

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-169

Maintenance of public space by owner

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-170

Maintenance of supplied facilities by owner

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-171

Maintenance of heat supplied by owner

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-172

Discontinuance of utilities

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-173

Occupancy of vacant units

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-174

Protections established

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-175

Legislative finding of fact

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-2

Housing surveys; authorized, purpose

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-20

Rules and regulations

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-21

Administrative liability

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-22

Criminal penalty

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-23

Civil penalty

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-23.1

Enforcement of civil penalty; collection of judgment

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-23.2

Remedies deemed cumulative, not exclusive

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-24

Duties of legal officer

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-25

Purpose of chapter

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-3

Inspection of dwellings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-31

Identification of inspectors

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-33

Notice of violation; scope, contents, service

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-34

Final order; designated, service

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-35

Referral of violations

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-36

Power to act in emergencies

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-37

Agency to abate hazards in emergencies

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-38

Demolition as compliance

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-39

Applicability to all dwellings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-4

Extension of compliance time

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-41

Recording of notices

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-42

Transfer of ownership

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-43

Records and searches

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-44

Conflict with other ordinances

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-5

Request for hearing

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50

Hearing

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.1

Finding of hearing officer

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.2

Record of hearing

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-50.3

Judicial review

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-51

Conflict of permits and licenses

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-6

Designation, placarding

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-60

Notice of intent to vacate

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-61

Order to vacate

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-62

Vacation of unfit dwelling

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-63

Defacing or removing placard prohibited

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-64

Protection of, securing vacated dwelling

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-65

Duty to disconnect the water supply and water reading devices; duty to paint boards on vacant buildings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-65.1

Effect of noncompliance with Section 12-65.1

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-65.2

Notice of intent to demolish; right of owner to demolish or repair structure

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-66

Order to demolish

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-67

Authority of Code Enforcement Agency to abate nuisance

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-68

Recovery of expenses

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-69

Existing remedies

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-7

Freedom from hazards

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-75

Freedom from rubbish and garbage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-76

Discharge of sewage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-77

Stormwater drainage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-78

Noxious weeds

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-79

Saving clause

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-8

Insect and rodent harborage

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-80

Domestic animals and pets

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-81

Accessory structures

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-82

Depreciation of surrounding property

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-83

Clotheslines

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-84

Foundation walls

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-89

Definitions

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-9

Stairs, porches and railings

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-90

Structure to be weather- and watertight

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-91

Protective coating for wood surfaces

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-92

Overhanging objects

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-93

Structure to be vermin and rodent free

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-94

Screening required

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-95

Depreciation of surrounding property

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-96

Responsibilities of property owner to remove graffiti

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-97

Code Compilations

Poughkeepsie Code of Ordinances ch. 12

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12

Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 12 — Housing

Poughkeepsie housing ordinance, Arts. I–III (114 §§): general provisions, minimum housing standards, and administration and enforcement for residential dwellings. Fetched via eCode360 (General Code) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.

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