Chapter 194 (Property Maintenance) adopts the NYS Property Maintenance Code. Blighted, vacant, or derelict properties can be placed on the city's vacant-property registry with escalating fees.
New Rochelle requires registration of vacant/abandoned structures within 30 days of vacancy; annual fees escalate from $250 (year 1) to $2,500+ by year 5. The Bureau of Buildings can board, secure, or demolish unsafe structures and lien the cost. Graffiti must be removed within 15 days of notice. This property blight rule under New Rochelle's property maintenance ordinances applies to properties within New Rochelle city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact New Rochelle code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Failure to register: $1,000 fine plus $250/month. Demolition liens collected on tax bill. Criminal charges for willfully unsafe conditions.
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