§ 2-12 Vacant Lots.
RCNY § 2-12
(a)Property owners' responsibility. Whenever the Commissioner shall so order or direct, property owners shall, at their own expense: (1) fence any vacant lot(s); (2) fill any sunken lot(s) in compliance with 34 RCNY § 2-06 or other requirements of these rules; (3) cut down any raised lot(s) in accordance with the Standard Specifications and 34 RCNY § 2-02.
(b)Failure to comply. Upon the property owner's failure to comply with the requirements of paragraph (a), above, the Department may perform the work or cause it to be performed, the cost of which, together with the administrative expenses, shall constitute a debt recoverable from the owner by lien on the property affected, pursuant to § 19-152 of the Administrative Code.
(c)Reinspection. Upon request of the property owner to the appropriate borough office, the Department shall provide a reinspection by a different departmental inspector than the one who conducted the first inspection.
(d)Permit requirements. The property owner shall obtain a permit from the Department before performing any work pursuant to this section. All permits are subject to applicable provisions contained in 34 RCNY § 2-02. (Amended City Record 7/8/2016, eff. 8/7/2016)
