Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-2
Dangerous buildings defined
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All buildings or structures which have any or all of the following defects shall be deemed "dangerous buildings": A. Those whose interior walls or other vertical structural members list, lean or buckle to such an extent that a plumb line passing through the center of gravity falls outside the middle third of its base. B. Those which have been damaged or have deteriorated so as to have become, in the judgment of the Village Board, dangerous to the life, health, morals or general welfare of the occupants thereof or to the people of the Village of Rockville Centre. Any building or structure which, exclusive of the foundations, shows 33 1/3% or more of damage to or deterioration of the supporting member or members or 50% or more damage to or deterioration of the nonsupporting enclosing or outside walls or coverings shall be deemed a dangerous building. C. Those which have improperly distributed loads upon the floors or roofs or in which the same are overloaded or which have insufficient strength to be reasonably safe for the purpose used. D. Those having inadequate facilities for ingress or egress in case of fire or panic or those having insufficient stairways, elevators, fire escapes or other means of communication. E. Those which have parts thereof which are so attached that they may fall and injure the occupants thereof or members of the public or property. F. Those buildings existing in violation of any provision of the Building Code of the Village of Rockville Centre or any provision of the fire prevention laws or regulations of said Village or other ordinance of the Village of Rockville Centre.
Section 132-2 of Rockville Centre's Code of Ordinances establishes the criteria by which a building or structure is officially classified as 'dangerous.' A building may receive this designation for a range of physical deficiencies, including severely leaning structural walls, significant deterioration of supporting or non-supporting members (at thresholds of 33⅓% and 50% respectively), overloaded floors or roofs, inadequate fire egress, loose or falling parts, or violations of the Village's Building Code or fire prevention regulations. The Village Board holds authority to make danger determinations based on threats to the life, health, morals, or general welfare of occupants or the broader community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 132-2, property owners in Rockville Centre are generally expected to maintain buildings so that no structural, egress, or load-bearing deficiency rises to the level of a 'dangerous building' designation. Compliant operators routinely conduct inspections to identify leaning walls, deteriorating structural members, overloaded floors, inadequate fire exits, and loose exterior components before they reach the thresholds defined in this section. Staying current with the Village's Building Code and fire prevention regulations is also part of avoiding a dangerous-building classification under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-2 defines the conditions under which a Rockville Centre building can be officially deemed dangerous, which is relevant to tenants who believe their residence has serious structural, safety, or egress problems. Tenants who observe conditions such as leaning walls, significant structural deterioration, blocked fire exits, or falling building parts may have grounds to bring those conditions to the attention of the Village Board or local code enforcement, as this provision gives the Village authority to act. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand what options may be available when a building appears to meet the dangerous-building criteria outlined in § 132-2.
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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