Troy, NY Code Violation Reporting: Common Violations (2026)

The Troy City Council created the point system in Chapter 205, Article III, adopted 6-1-2000 by Ord. No. 8, to deal with establishments and property used in flagrant and persistent violation of state and local law in the City of Troy, Rensselaer County, New York. Points are assessed against the owner of a building, structure or premises. Under § 205-18, 12 or more points assessed within 12 months, or 18 or more within 24 months, means a nuisance is deemed to exist.

Section 205-19 sets the schedule. Eight points: Penal Law § 265 firearms and dangerous weapons offenses. Six points each: Penal Law Article 220 controlled substances, Article 221 marijuana, Article 225 gambling, § 230.00 prostitution, criminal possession of stolen property, Section 123 of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Law, § 124-9 dangerous dog owner requirements, Chapter 130 Community Social Host and Underage Drinking, Chapter 188 Littering, Chapter 247 Solid Waste, and Article 26 of the Agriculture and Markets Law on cruelty to animals. Four points each: Chapter 141 Buildings, Chapter 176 Housing and Property Maintenance, Chapter 275 Junked Vehicles, and § 220-10 operating a business during hours when it is required to be closed. Three points each: Chapter 234 Recycling, Chapter 201 Noise, § 124-7 howling dogs, and suffering or permitting the premises to become disorderly.

A conviction is not required. Under § 205-20 the City proves a violation by a preponderance of the evidence, though a conviction is conclusive proof. After notice and a hearing, § 205-21 lets the Mayor or the Mayor's designee order the building closed, or suspend for a period not to exceed six months or revoke for 13 months a certificate of use or an occupational license or permit. The hearing must be held within 120 days after the most recent violation cited in the notice (§ 205-24).