Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-127
Foundations, walls and roofs
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A. All foundation walls, exterior walls and roofs shall be maintained in good repair and be structurally sound. B. Foundation walls shall be free from damage or defects, such as open cracks and breaks, and shall be capable of bearing imposed loads. C. Exterior walls shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers and any other conditions that might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the interior spaces of the building. D. Roofs shall be structurally sound, tight and shall have no defects that might admit rain or melted snow. Roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rain, water or melted snow from causing dampness in the walls or interior portions of the building.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-127 establishes that the foundational and exterior structural elements of a building — including foundation walls, exterior walls, and roofs — must be kept in good repair and remain structurally sound at all times. Foundation walls must be free of open cracks or breaks and capable of supporting the loads placed on them. Exterior walls must not have holes, rotting materials, or other conditions that allow moisture to enter, and roofs must be tight, defect-free, and equipped with adequate drainage to prevent dampness from penetrating the building's walls or interior.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-127, property owners and managers in Sleepy Hollow are generally expected to conduct regular inspections of foundation walls, exterior walls, and roofs to identify and address cracks, breaks, holes, rotting materials, and drainage deficiencies before they allow moisture intrusion. Maintaining documentation of routine maintenance and repair work on these structural elements is a common practice among compliant operators. Ensuring that roof drainage systems are functioning adequately — so that rain and melted snow do not cause dampness in walls or interior spaces — is a specific obligation this provision places on building operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-127 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to raise concerns when foundation walls, exterior walls, or roofs are in disrepair and allowing moisture, dampness, or structural instability to affect the building. Tenants who observe open cracks in foundation walls, holes or rotting materials in exterior walls, or roof leaks may have grounds to report these conditions to the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how documented violations of § 245-127 might be raised in housing proceedings or used to support a complaint with the appropriate municipal authority.
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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