Village of Great Neck, NY Article VI Property Maintenance Requirements

§ 321-44 General requirements.

Residential premises shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to assure the desirable residential character of the property.

§ 321-45 Open areas.

A. Surface and subsurface water shall be appropriately drained to protect buildings and structures and to prevent development of stagnant ponds. Gutters, culverts, catch basins, drain inlets, stormwater sewers, approved storm or other satisfactory drainage systems shall be utilized where deemed necessary.

[Amended 9-16-1976 by L.L. No. 14-1976]

B. Fences and other minor constructions shall be maintained in safe and substantial condition.

C. Steps, walks, driveways, parking spaces and similar paved areas shall be maintained so as to afford safe passage under normal use and weather conditions and shall be cleared of snow and ice within 24 hours after such snow shall have ceased to fall or such ice shall have formed.

D. Yards and courts shall be kept clean and free of physical hazards.

E. Heavy undergrowths and accumulations of plant growth which are noxious or detrimental to health shall be eliminated.

§ 321-46 Buildings and structures.

A. Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservative.

B. Floors, walls, ceilings, furnishings and fixtures of residential buildings shall be maintained in clean and sanitary condition.

C. Accessory structures shall be maintained so as to be free of conditions detrimental to safety or health.

§ 321-47 Infestation and screening.

A. Grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insect, vermin and rodent harborage and infestation. Methods used for exterminating insects, vermin and rodents shall conform with generally accepted practice.

B. Where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be appropriately screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials.

C. Each dwelling unit and all public spaces shall be provided with adequate screening on each window, consisting of wire mesh or other suitable materials to assure such areas the freedom from flies and insects. This provision shall not apply where spaces are air-conditioned.

§ 321-48 Garbage and refuse.

A. Adequate sanitary facilities and methods shall be used for the collection, storm, handling and disposal of garbage and refuse.

B. In multiple dwellings, it shall be prohibited to store or accumulate garbage or refuse in public halls, stairways and incinerator enclosures.

§ 321-49 Resident superintendent.

In every multiple dwelling containing 15 or more dwelling units, there shall be living on the premises and regularly present there a competent, English-speaking adult superintendent or manager who shall be responsible for the conduct, operation and maintenance of such dwelling, except that where two such dwellings under the same ownership are connected or adjoining, one such superintendent or manager shall be sufficient for both dwellings. During any temporary absence of such superintendent or manager, there shall be present on said premises at all times a competent, English-speaking adult who is charged with the responsibility of dealing with an emergency situation that may arise.