Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-534
Maintenance of registry; contents
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The City Fire Department shall maintain a registry of all owner-occupied two-family dwellings, rental dwelling units and rental units containing the following information which shall be provided by the owner on forms available from the Department. (1) The name, legal residence address, and telephone number of the owner and any agent in control of the rental dwelling unit, and in the event the owner or agent is not a natural person, then the owner information shall be that of the president, general manager, or other chief executive officer of the organization. Where the owner lives outside Oneida County, the owner must register a manager or person-in-control that lives within Oneida County with that individual's name, address and telephone number. Where more than one owner has an ownership interest in the dwelling, the required information shall be included for each owner. The information required herein shall also include a street address, as well as a post office box, if required, and phone number where the owner(s), agent(s) and/or responsible person(s) may be reached day and night. (2) The number and type of rental units in the dwelling. (3) The address of the rental dwelling unit. (4) The date of birth of the owner or owners of the rental dwelling unit. (5) The employer identification number in the event the rental dwelling unit is owned by a corporation.
Under Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-534, the City Fire Department is required to maintain a registry covering all owner-occupied two-family dwellings and rental units within the city. Owners must supply specific identifying information — including names, addresses, phone numbers, unit counts, and, where applicable, employer identification numbers — on official department forms. When an owner lives outside Oneida County, the rule requires that a local manager or responsible person within Oneida County also be registered with full contact details.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-534 generally obtain the required registration forms from the City Fire Department and submit complete, accurate information for every covered dwelling. Compliant owners who reside outside Oneida County designate and register a local manager or person-in-control who lives within the county, ensuring a reachable point of contact is always on file. Where ownership is shared or held by a corporate entity, thorough operators include identifying details — and the employer identification number — for each owner or the organization's chief executive, keeping the registry current as circumstances change.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Utica, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 2-12 § 2-12-534 establishes a public registry maintained by the City Fire Department that is intended to ensure landlord and agent contact information is accessible. Tenants may find this registry useful when trying to identify a property's responsible owner or local manager, particularly if the owner resides outside Oneida County. Those who believe a landlord has failed to register or has provided inaccurate information may consider contacting the Utica City Fire Department directly or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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