Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-5
Dangerous buildings; nuisances
Operative Text
A. All dangerous buildings within the terms of § 132-2 of this chapter are hereby declared to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or removed as herein provided. B. All substandard buildings within the terms of § 132-3 of this chapter are hereby declared to be unsafe and dangerous to the public and to be public nuisances and shall be repaired or removed as herein provided or otherwise made to comply with the standards set forth in this chapter.
Section 132-5 of the Rockville Centre Code of Ordinances establishes that buildings meeting the definitions of 'dangerous' under § 132-2 or 'substandard' under § 132-3 are officially classified as public nuisances. This classification carries legal weight, triggering the village's authority to require that such structures be repaired, brought into compliance with applicable standards, or removed entirely. The provision applies to any building within the village that falls under either category, regardless of ownership or occupancy status.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 132-5 of the Rockville Centre Code of Ordinances, property owners whose buildings are found to meet the definitions of dangerous or substandard conditions face a formal public nuisance designation. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in a condition that avoids the thresholds described in §§ 132-2 and 132-3, and promptly address any structural, safety, or habitability deficiencies that could trigger this classification. When a nuisance designation is issued, the chapter requires that the building be repaired, brought into full compliance with village standards, or removed.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 132-5 of the Rockville Centre Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when a building they occupy may qualify as dangerous under § 132-2 or substandard under § 132-3, since such conditions are formally declared public nuisances under village law. Tenants who believe their building meets these conditions may consider contacting the relevant Rockville Centre village enforcement office to report the conditions and request an inspection. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general enforcement paths may be available under this chapter.
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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