Dente v. City of Mount Vernon

This is an action to declare unconstitutional an amendment to the Building Code of the City of Mount Vernon upon the ground that it is unreasonable and oppressive as it applies to the plaintiff’s property. The parties have stipulated as to the principal facts herein.

The plaintiff’s premises consist of 11 three-room apartments situated in the City of Mount Vernon. Prior to November 25, 1955, the Building Code of the City of Mount Vernon apparently permitted the maintenance of said premises as constructed. However, on November 25,1955, an ordinance was enacted which required the installation of…