Property Blight: Babylon vs Calverton
How do property blight rules compare between Babylon, NY and Calverton, NY?
Babylon and Calverton have similar restriction levels.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Town of Babylon Property Maintenance Code (Chapter 152) prohibits accumulation of debris, unregistered vehicles, and unmaintained structures. The Town Department of Housing and Community Development enforces violations with notices to remedy and escalating fines up to 2,500 dollars.
View full Babylon rules →Calverton, NY
Suffolk County
Suffolk County and its towns enforce property maintenance under New York Property Maintenance Code (19 NYCRR Part 1226) plus local chapters. Brookhaven Chapter 85, Islip Chapter 68, and Huntington Chapter 156 address blight. Zombie property registry fees apply to foreclosed homes under NY RPAPL 1308.
View full Calverton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Calverton |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 152 | - |
| Vacant Registry | Chapter 176 | - |
| Fine | Up to 2,500 per offense | - |
| Enforcement | DHCD / Code Enforcement | - |
| State Code | - | NY Property Maintenance Code Part 1226 |
| Brookhaven | - | Ch 85 unsafe buildings |
| Zombie Reg | - | RPAPL 1308, 500 dollars/day |
| Graffiti | - | 15 day abatement |
| Liens | - | Cleanup cost + 25 percent |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Calverton FAQ
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Suffolk County?
Suffolk County code enforcement at (631) 853-4000 handles complaints.
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