Property Blight: Babylon vs Huntington
How do property blight rules compare between Babylon, NY and Huntington, NY?
Babylon and Huntington 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 →Huntington, NY
Suffolk County
Huntington aggressively enforces property maintenance standards under Town Code Chapter 156 and NY Property Maintenance Code. Abandoned/blighted properties subject to registration, fines, and remediation orders. Zombie property law applies.
View full Huntington rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| Code | Chapter 152 | - |
| Vacant Registry | Chapter 176 | - |
| Fine | Up to 2,500 per offense | 250-2,500 dollars |
| Enforcement | DHCD / Code Enforcement | - |
| State Law | - | RPAPL 1308 |
| Database | - | NY Zombie registry |
| Abatement | - | Town may remediate |
| Lien | - | Placed on property |
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.
Huntington FAQ
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Huntington?
Huntington code enforcement at (631) 351-3000 handles complaints.
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