Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 168-12
Buildings and structures
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A. All exterior surfaces not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be repaired, coated, treated or sealed to protect them from deterioration or weathering. B. Exterior walls, roofs and porches or appurtenances thereto shall be maintained in a manner so as to prevent the collapse of the same or injury to the occupants of the building or to the public. C. The foundation walls of every building shall be maintained in good repair and shall be structurally sound. D. Exterior walls, roofs and all openings around doors, windows, chimneys and other parts of a building shall be so maintained as to keep water from entering the building and to prevent undue heat loss from occupied areas. Materials which have been damaged or show evidence of dry rot or other deterioration shall be repaired or replaced in a workmanlike manner. Exterior walls, roofs and other parts of the building shall be free from loose and unsecured objects and material and improperly secured objects and material. Such objects or material shall be removed, repaired or replaced. E. The owner of a vacant building shall take such steps and perform such acts as may be required of such owner from time to time to ensure that the building and its adjoining yards remain safe and secure and do not present a hazard to adjoining property or to the public. All openings shall be provided with painted, exterior-grade plywood closures, securely fastened. F. Buildings and structures shall be maintained in such a condition that they shall not become unoccupied hazards as defined in this article. G. All signs and lighting systems shall be maintained in a completely operable, clean and safe condition. H. All decorative pools and similar devices shall be maintained free of litter and operated as intended. Should the maintenance costs of such devices prove unacceptable, the device shall be converted to landscaped planting beds. I. It shall be the responsibility of every owner and occupant of any building or structure which has been defaced with graffiti to cause the graffiti to be removed or covered over and the surface area restored within 10 business days of the defacement. Such responsibility for the removal or covering of graffiti shall lie notwithstanding that the owner or occupant may not have created the graffiti.
Williston Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 168 § 168-12 establishes a broad set of exterior maintenance standards for buildings and structures. Surfaces must be protected against weathering, structural elements like walls, roofs, foundations, and porches must be kept sound and safe, and the building envelope must prevent water intrusion and excessive heat loss. Vacant buildings must be secured with painted exterior-grade plywood, graffiti must be removed or covered within 10 business days of occurrence, and decorative features like pools and signage must be kept clean and operational.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 168 § 168-12, compliant property operators routinely inspect and treat exterior surfaces to prevent deterioration, ensure roofs, walls, and foundations remain structurally sound, and promptly repair or replace damaged materials in a workmanlike manner. Operators of vacant properties take active steps to secure all openings with painted exterior-grade plywood and prevent hazards to neighboring properties and the public. When graffiti appears, compliant owners arrange for its removal or covering and surface restoration within the 10-business-day window the ordinance specifies, regardless of who caused the defacement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Ch. 168 § 168-12 establishes that building owners bear responsibility for maintaining safe, weathertight, and structurally sound exteriors — conditions that directly affect occupant safety and habitability. If exterior walls, roofs, foundations, or other structural elements appear to be deteriorating, allowing water intrusion, or posing a collapse risk, tenants may have grounds to raise those conditions as a concern with local code enforcement in Williston Park. Tenants can also consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how documented exterior deficiencies under this provision might relate to broader habitability rights or available remedies.
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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