New York § 78-B - 78-BDemolition and removal of unsafe structures
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 78-B — 78-BDemolition and removal of unsafe structures, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 78-B. 78-BDemolition and removal of unsafe structures
§ 78-b. Demolition and removal of unsafe structures. The governing body of any city, town, or village may commence a special proceeding in a court of competent jursidiction to collect the costs of demolition, including reasonable and necessary legal expenses incidental to obtaining an order to demolish, from the owner of any building or structure that may now be or shall hereafter become dangerous or unsafe to the public. The provisions of article four of the civil practice law and rules shall govern any special proceeding commenced under this section.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does New York Consolidated Laws § 78-B cover?
Section 78-B ("78-BDemolition and removal of unsafe structures") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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