Rockville Centre, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 132 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 132-6
Duties of Superintendent of Public Works
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The Superintendent of Public Works shall: A. Inspect or cause to be inspected as often as may be necessary to insure the enforcement of this chapter, all buildings in the Village for the purpose of determining whether any conditions exist therein which render such places a dangerous building within the terms of § 132-2 of this chapter and whether any conditions exist therein not in compliance with the standards of this chapter. B. Inspect any building, wall or structure about which a complaint is filed by a person to the effect that the same is or may be existing in violation of the terms of this chapter. C. Notify in writing the owner of any building found by him to be a dangerous building within the standards set forth in § 132-2 of this chapter, and of any building found by him not conforming to the standards set forth in § 132-3 hereof, that he must repair or remove said building in accordance with the terms of the notice and this chapter or otherwise comply with the standards set forth in this chapter within a reasonable time to be fixed by said notice. D. Set forth in the notice provided for in Subsection C hereof, a description of the building or structure or parts thereof deemed to violate the provisions of this chapter, a statement of the particulars in which the building is dangerous or fails to comply with the standards set forth in § 132-3 and a direction requiring compliance with the standards set forth in this chapter or that the building or structure be put in such condition as to comply with the terms of this chapter or that said building or structure be removed. E. Report to the Village Board any noncompliance with the notice provided for in Subsections C and D . F. Appear at all hearings conducted by the Village Board and testify as to the condition of the dangerous building and/or substandard building. G. With the assistance of the Village Counsel, do such acts and take such proceedings as may be required to bring about the repair or removal of buildings as ordered by the Village Board and take such steps as may be required by the provisions of § 89, Subdivision 7-A, of the Village Law to cause the removal or repair of any building which is dangerous or unsafe to the public, and to cause the assessment of all costs and expenses incidental thereto against the land on which said buildings are located. H. Firmly affix a notice in a conspicuous place in front of all dangerous buildings and substandard buildings immediately after the issuance of the order provided for in § 132-7D of this chapter, as follows: (1) Where the building is a substandard building, such notice shall read as follows: "This building has been found to be a substandard building by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre. This notice is to remain on this building until it is repaired or removed or made to comply with the direction which has been given the owner. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such direction is complied with." (2) Where the building is a dangerous building, such notice shall read as follows: "This building has been found to be a dangerous building by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Rockville Centre. This notice is to remain on this building until it is repaired or removed or made to comply with the direction which has been given the owner. It is unlawful to remove this notice until such direction has been complied with." I. Notwithstanding any inconsistent section of this chapter, the Superintendent, Department of Buildings, shall have the authority to immediately issue a summons, returnable in the Village Court, for any violation of the standards of § 132-3A(5) of this chapter.
Section 132-6 of the Rockville Centre Code of Ordinances establishes the duties of the Superintendent of Public Works in enforcing the Village's dangerous and substandard building standards. The Superintendent is required to conduct proactive and complaint-driven inspections, issue written notices to property owners detailing required repairs or removals, post conspicuous notices on affected buildings, and report noncompliance to the Village Board. The provision also authorizes the Superintendent to pursue legal proceedings—including cost assessments against the property—and to issue summonses directly to Village Court for certain violations under § 132-3A(5).
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Under § 132-6, property owners in Rockville Centre may receive a written notice from the Superintendent of Public Works identifying specific conditions that render a building dangerous or substandard under § 132-2 or § 132-3. A compliant property owner generally responds within the timeframe stated in that notice, undertakes the required repairs or removal, and ensures that any posted notice affixed to the building is not removed until the directed work is completed. Owners should also be aware that unresolved noncompliance is reported to the Village Board and can result in enforcement proceedings with associated costs assessed against the land itself.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in buildings subject to § 132-6 should know that any person may file a complaint with the Superintendent of Public Works if they believe a building may be violating the chapter's standards, which can trigger a formal inspection. If a building is found to be dangerous or substandard, a written notice must be posted conspicuously on the property, and it is unlawful for anyone to remove that notice before compliance is achieved. Tenants who have concerns about building conditions may also consult a tenant-rights organization or contact the Village of Rockville Centre directly to understand what remedies or protections 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.
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