Irondequoit, NY Property Maintenance: Property Blight (2026)

Chapter 104, Article III of the Town of Irondequoit Code runs the unsafe-building process. Under § 104-8, when a Code Enforcement Official learns that a building is or may become dangerous or unsafe, is open at doorways and windows and attractive to minors under 18 years of age or to vagrants and trespassers, is or may become a place of rodent infestation, or is unfit for its lawful use, the official inspects and reports in writing to the Town Board with recommendations on repair or demolition and removal. Section 104-3 defines an unsafe building as one that poses a threat to public health, safety or welfare through deteriorated condition, faulty or partial construction, lack of adequate doors and windows, partial demolition or destruction, or insufficient maintenance.

The Town Board then decides by resolution under § 104-9 whether the building is unsafe and dangerous and orders repair, if it can be safely repaired, or demolition and removal. Section 104-10 sets the contents of the notice quoted above. Section 104-11 allows service by personal service on the owner, executor, administrator, agent, lessee or other interested person shown in the records of the Receiver of Taxes or County Clerk, by registered mail to the last known address, by personal service on an adult occupant, or by securely affixing the notice to the building. Section 104-12 requires a copy to be filed with the Monroe County Clerk.

If the owner refuses or neglects to comply, § 104-13 has the Town Board arrange repair or demolition by Town employees or contract, and any contract above $5,000 is competitively bid unless § 104-15 emergency rules apply. Section 104-14 assesses all expenses against the land as a special ad valorem levy under Article 15 of the Town Law. In emergencies, § 104-15 lets the Code Enforcement Official act to mitigate imminent danger until the Town Board authorizes repair or demolition, and lets the official order an unsecured vacant building closed at doors and windows on the first and lower floors.