Taking Action to Improve Conditions at Kingston Motel
Published on September 30, 2025
Ulster County and Town of Ulster Take Action to Improve Conditions at Kingston Motel, Correct Violations
KINGSTON, NY - Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger and Town of Ulster Supervisor Jim Quigley met this morning to address conditions at the Kingston Motel, where a number of families have been placed in emergency housing. The two met following an inspection of the motel by the Town of Ulster Building Department, and Supervisor Quigley outlined the process the Town will pursue to ensure all violations are corrected in accordance with New York State Uniform Code and Property Maintenance standards.
“The Town Building Department has completed its inspection of the Kingston Motel and has issued a report identifying various violations. A Notice of Violation has been issued to the Property Owner to correct the violations identified. The property owner is now responsible for addressing those deficiencies within 30 days. Our goal is to ensure safe, sanitary, and livable conditions for all occupants, and we will continue to monitor progress closely,” said Supervisor Quigley. “Upon completion of the 30-day cure period, the Town will reevaluate the property and the corrections to the violations to determine the appropriate next steps.”
The inspection, conducted on September 18, identified multiple violations of the New York State Property Maintenance Code, including issues related to sanitation, ventilation, and general habitability. All of these issues are fully correctible, and the Town has ordered the property owner to resolve them within 30 days.
“Every violation must be immediately corrected, and every unit must meet the standards our residents deserve,” said County Executive Metzger. “Many of the families living at the Kingston Motel are facing difficult circumstances, and they deserve safe, clean temporary shelter until permanent housing can be secured. We will not stand for anything less, and if the violations are not corrected, we will stop placements there. I want to thank the Town of Ulster Building Department for its meticulous inspection and the Town of Ulster for its partnership in protecting the health and safety of motel guests.”
The Town and County will continue to coordinate oversight and support to ensure that all corrective actions are completed within the required timeframe.
*A draft copy of the Inspection Report is attached.