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.
Provisions (114)
§ 12-1
Title of chapter
§ 12-102
Freedom from dampness
§ 12-103
Structural members
§ 12-104
Chimneys, flues and vents
§ 12-105
Stairs and railings
§ 12-106
Floors, walls and ceilings
§ 12-107
Bathroom floors
§ 12-108
Freedom from rubbish and garbage
§ 12-109
Insect and rodent harborage
§ 12-115
Potable water supply
§ 12-116
Hot water required
§ 12-117
Plumbing fixtures required
§ 12-118
Required plumbing fixtures in rooming houses
§ 12-119
Connection of plumbing fixtures to sewer lines
§ 12-120
Privies not permitted
§ 12-121
Heating facilities
§ 12-122
Electrical service
§ 12-123
Cooking facilities
§ 12-124
Communal cooking and dining facilities
§ 12-125
Refrigerated space
§ 12-126
Means of egress
§ 12-132
Maintenance of plumbing
§ 12-133
Maintenance of plumbing systems
§ 12-134
Installation of heating equipment
§ 12-135
Maintenance and operation of heating equipment
§ 12-136
Storage of fuels
§ 12-137
Maintenance of electrical wiring and devices
§ 12-143
Required space in dwelling units
§ 12-144
Efficiency apartments
§ 12-145
Required space in sleeping rooms
§ 12-146
Required space in rooming units
§ 12-147
Basement dwelling units
§ 12-153
Natural light in habitable rooms
§ 12-154
Light in nonhabitable space
§ 12-155
Light in nonhabitable work space
§ 12-156
Light in public halls and stairways
§ 12-157
Duplex receptacles and fixtures
§ 12-158
Electric fixtures in bathrooms
§ 12-159
Ventilation in habitable rooms
§ 12-160
Ventilation in bathrooms
§ 12-166
Maintenance of private space by occupant
§ 12-167
Maintenance of plumbing equipment by occupant
§ 12-168
Waste disposal
§ 12-169
Extermination
§ 12-170
Maintenance of public space by owner
§ 12-171
Maintenance of supplied facilities by owner
§ 12-172
Maintenance of heat supplied by owner
§ 12-173
Discontinuance of utilities
§ 12-174
Occupancy of vacant units
§ 12-175
Protections established
§ 12-2
Legislative finding of fact
§ 12-20
Housing surveys; authorized, purpose
§ 12-21
Rules and regulations
§ 12-22
Administrative liability
§ 12-23
Criminal penalty
§ 12-23.1
Civil penalty
§ 12-23.2
Enforcement of civil penalty; collection of judgment
§ 12-24
Remedies deemed cumulative, not exclusive
§ 12-25
Duties of legal officer
§ 12-3
Purpose of chapter
§ 12-31
Inspection of dwellings
§ 12-33
Identification of inspectors
§ 12-34
Notice of violation; scope, contents, service
§ 12-35
Final order; designated, service
§ 12-36
Referral of violations
§ 12-37
Power to act in emergencies
§ 12-38
Agency to abate hazards in emergencies
§ 12-39
Demolition as compliance
§ 12-4
Applicability to all dwellings
§ 12-41
Extension of compliance time
§ 12-42
Recording of notices
§ 12-43
Transfer of ownership
§ 12-44
Records and searches
§ 12-5
Conflict with other ordinances
§ 12-50
Request for hearing
§ 12-50.1
Hearing
§ 12-50.2
Finding of hearing officer
§ 12-50.3
Record of hearing
§ 12-51
Judicial review
§ 12-6
Conflict of permits and licenses
§ 12-60
Designation, placarding
§ 12-61
Notice of intent to vacate
§ 12-62
Order to vacate
§ 12-63
Vacation of unfit dwelling
§ 12-64
Defacing or removing placard prohibited
§ 12-65
Protection of, securing vacated dwelling
§ 12-65.1
Duty to disconnect the water supply and water reading devices; duty to paint boards on vacant buildings
§ 12-65.2
Effect of noncompliance with Section 12-65.1
§ 12-66
Notice of intent to demolish; right of owner to demolish or repair structure
§ 12-67
Order to demolish
§ 12-68
Authority of Code Enforcement Agency to abate nuisance
§ 12-69
Recovery of expenses
§ 12-7
Existing remedies
§ 12-75
Freedom from hazards
§ 12-76
Freedom from rubbish and garbage
§ 12-77
Discharge of sewage
§ 12-78
Stormwater drainage
§ 12-79
Noxious weeds
§ 12-8
Saving clause
§ 12-80
Insect and rodent harborage
§ 12-81
Domestic animals and pets
§ 12-82
Accessory structures
§ 12-83
Depreciation of surrounding property
§ 12-84
Clotheslines
§ 12-89
Foundation walls
§ 12-9
Definitions
§ 12-90
Stairs, porches and railings
§ 12-91
Structure to be weather- and watertight
§ 12-92
Protective coating for wood surfaces
§ 12-93
Overhanging objects
§ 12-94
Structure to be vermin and rodent free
§ 12-95
Screening required
§ 12-96
Depreciation of surrounding property
§ 12-97