Property Blight: Calverton vs Huntington
How do property blight rules compare between Calverton, NY and Huntington, NY?
Calverton and Huntington have similar restriction levels.
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 →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 | Calverton | Huntington |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| State Law | - | RPAPL 1308 |
| Database | - | NY Zombie registry |
| Fine | - | 250-2,500 dollars |
| Abatement | - | Town may remediate |
| Lien | - | Placed on property |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
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.
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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