Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-153
Order to demolish
Operative Text
Whenever a notice of violation as provided in § 12-152 of this chapter has not been complied with, the Board of Trustees may order the building demolished. Such order shall be served as provided in § 12-141 of this chapter and demolition shall be completed within the time specified by the Board of Trustees.
Under Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-153, when a property owner fails to comply with a notice of violation issued under § 12-152, the Village's Board of Trustees is empowered to order the building demolished. The demolition order must be formally served in the manner described in § 12-141, and the owner is required to complete demolition within whatever deadline the Board of Trustees sets. This provision represents one of the most severe enforcement tools available to the municipality for addressing uncorrected building violations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 12-153, a failure to address a notice of violation issued pursuant to § 12-152 can escalate to a Board of Trustees order requiring the building's full demolition. Operators who receive a § 12-152 notice generally act promptly to bring the property into compliance before the Board exercises this authority. Maintaining records of corrective actions taken in response to any violation notice is a practice commonly associated with demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-153 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances gives the Board of Trustees authority to order demolition of a building whose owner has not complied with a prior violation notice under § 12-152, which can directly affect tenants' housing. Tenants living in a building that has received a § 12-152 notice may want to monitor the status of that notice and understand their rights regarding displacement. Local tenant-rights organizations and the Village of Tuckahoe can be resources for understanding what protections or relocation options may be available if a demolition order under § 12-153 is issued.
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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