Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-152
Notice of intent to demolish
Operative Text
Whenever the Commissioner designates a building unfit for human habitation, as provided in this ordinance, and determines that the cost necessary to correct the violation is not reasonably related to the value of the building, he shall include within the notice of violation provided for in § 12-141 of this chapter a statement of his intent to order the demolition of the structure. A copy of such notice shall be served on the owner, occupant, lessee or mortgagee as provided in § 12-141 of this chapter. The owner may demolish such structure or correct the violation regardless of cost, provided that the requirements of the building code in effect at the time of attempted compliance are satisfied.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-152, when the Commissioner finds a building unfit for human habitation and concludes that the cost to fix the violations is disproportionate to the building's value, the official notice of violation must also state an intent to order demolition. That combined notice is served on the owner, occupant, lessee, or mortgagee. Importantly, the rule preserves the owner's ability to either demolish the structure or bring it into compliance at any cost, as long as current building-code requirements are met.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that under § 12-152, a notice of violation can simultaneously signal the Commissioner's intent to order demolition when repair costs are deemed unreasonable relative to the building's value. Compliant operators who receive such a notice generally review both the demolition-intent statement and the underlying violations carefully, and they document any remediation work to demonstrate that current building-code standards are satisfied. Because the provision explicitly allows an owner to correct violations regardless of cost, operators who choose the repair path typically ensure their work meets the building code in effect at the time of the attempted compliance effort.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants, occupants, and lessees named in a § 12-152 notice have a right to receive a copy of any notice that includes a statement of the Commissioner's intent to order demolition. This provision is part of the broader framework in ch. 12 that governs unfit-for-habitation designations, and receiving such a notice may be relevant to understanding the status and future of the dwelling. Tenants who receive this type of notice may wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid service to understand how the demolition-intent process could affect their occupancy rights.
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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