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Property Maintenance in Greenburgh, NY (2026)

2 verified property maintenance rules for Greenburgh, New York, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Property Blight

When Greenburgh's Building Inspector finds a building or structure dangerous or unsafe, Chapter 340, Demolition, gives the owner 14 days after notice to make it safe or remove it, and if nothing happens the Town Board can order the work done itself and bill the property for every dollar spent.

Greenburgh Unsafe Building Abatement Process

Significant Restrictions

Greenburgh Code § 340-3

A. Notice of a dangerous or unsafe condition shall be served on the owner or some one of the owner's executors, legal representatives, agents, lessees or any other person having a vested or contingent interest in the same... Said notice shall contain a statement describing the reasons the building or structure is dangerous or unsafe and an order requiring the same to be made safe and secure or ...

Snow & Sidewalk Clearing

Greenburgh landowners and occupants must clear snow, ice, dirt or other obstructions from their abutting sidewalk within 24 hours, or the Town can remove it and place the cost as a lien against the property.

Greenburgh's 24-Hour Sidewalk Snow Clearing Duty

Some Restrictions

Greenburgh Code § 430-15, § 430-16

The landowner of any property abutting any street, highway or road in the Town and the occupant of any premises where a sidewalk or pedestrian walkway has been installed are required to keep the sidewalk bordering the property or premises free and clear of snow, ice, dirt or other obstructions within 24 hours after an obstruction is created. In the event that the obstruction cannot be removed w...

Looking for Westchester County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Greenburgh city rules.

Property Maintenance in Westchester County