Code Violation Reporting in New York (2026)
22 rules on the books across New York, 17 cities and counties. Select a rule to read the full details.
Severity: Few Restrictions · Light Restrictions · Some Restrictions · Significant Restrictions · Heavy Restrictions
How to Report
Step-by-step guide to reporting code violations in your city, including 311 numbers, online portals, mobile apps, and what information to include.
Brookhaven
Some RestrictionsTown Code § 16-2B empowers Brookhaven's Chief Building Inspector to review and investigate complaints, conduct…
Read full rule →Cayuga County
Some RestrictionsCayuga County's Code Enforcement Officer must review and investigate every complaint alleging a Uniform Code or Energy…
Read full rule →Clarkstown
Some RestrictionsClarkstown residents report suspected building and property code violations to the Code Enforcement Officer, who must…
Read full rule →Clay
Some RestrictionsTo report a suspected code violation in the Town of Clay, submit a written complaint to the Code Enforcement Officer…
Read full rule →Colonie
Some RestrictionsResidents report suspected Uniform Code, Energy Code, or property maintenance violations to the Town of Colonie…
Read full rule →Mount Vernon
Some RestrictionsResidents can file a complaint with Mount Vernon's Code Enforcement Officer alleging any condition that violates the…
Read full rule →North Hempstead
Some RestrictionsNorth Hempstead's Building Commissioner reviews and investigates every complaint alleging a building or property is out…
Read full rule →Oneida
Some RestrictionsThe City of Oneida, Madison County, New York, requires code complaints to be submitted in writing and signed under Code…
Read full rule →Tonawanda
Some RestrictionsResidents who spot a suspected building or property-maintenance violation in the Town of Tonawanda can bring it to the…
Read full rule →Greenburgh
Light RestrictionsGreenburgh residents report suspected code violations to the Building Inspector, who under Town Code § 100-23 must…
Read full rule →Hamburg Village
Light RestrictionsIn the Village of Hamburg, any person can report a zoning violation, but the complaint must be in writing and filed…
Read full rule →New York
Light RestrictionsNew York City requires 311 to give every caller a tracking number under Administrative Code Section 23-301 whenever the…
Read full rule →Rockland County
Light RestrictionsAnyone can file a building or fire-code complaint with Rockland County's Director of Buildings and Codes for property…
Read full rule →Troy
Light RestrictionsIn the City of Troy, New York, any person can report a zoning violation by filing a written complaint with the Director…
Read full rule →Union
Light RestrictionsIn the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, building and fire code complaints go to the…
Read full rule →Response Times
How quickly your city responds to code complaints, including priority levels for different violation types and typical timelines from report to resolution.
New York
Some RestrictionsNew York City's Department of Buildings must inspect a construction site within 10 days of receiving a tenant…
Read full rule →Troy
Some RestrictionsIn the City of Troy, New York, once the Commissioner of Public Works receives a report or complaint of a public…
Read full rule →Common Violations
The most frequently reported code violations in your city, including tall grass, junk vehicles, illegal construction, unpermitted signs, and noise complaints.
Schenectady
Significant RestrictionsSchenectady tracks recurring code and Penal Law violations at a property on a point system: 12 points in 12 months, or…
Read full rule →Troy
Significant RestrictionsIn the City of Troy, New York, § 205-19 assigns points to violations: eight for Penal Law § 265 weapons offenses, six…
Read full rule →Irondequoit
Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York, Code § 98-47 makes it unlawful to build, alter, occupy or maintain…
Read full rule →New York
Some RestrictionsNew York City classifies every housing code violation as non-hazardous, hazardous, or immediately hazardous, with civil…
Read full rule →Union
Some RestrictionsIn the Town of Union outside the Villages of Endicott and Johnson City, a property is a public nuisance when it…
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