Rochester officials revoke occupancy certificate for Wyndham Hotel after repeated safety concerns remain unaddressed

Rochester, New York – The City of Rochester has taken a firm regulatory step against a downtown hotel following ongoing safety concerns, issuing a Notice to Vacate and Cease and Desist to the Wyndham Hotel located at 32-70 State St.

The action effectively shuts down current operations at the property by rescinding its existing Certificate of Occupancy. Under the order, the hotel is required to immediately vacate all occupied units and stop hosting any events or public gatherings. City officials described the move as necessary after months of continued discussions with hotel management that failed to produce the required safety improvements.

According to the City, the decision did not come suddenly. It follows a series of meetings and conversations between city leadership and those responsible for managing the hotel. These talks focused on correcting serious safety issues that affect both guests and employees. However, officials say the core problems remain unresolved.

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As of June 12, the Wyndham Hotel is still listed with 13 open fire code violations and 10 open building code violations. These unresolved issues played a central role in the enforcement action. City authorities stressed that the violations are not minor and directly relate to fire safety systems and building compliance standards that are meant to protect lives.

The Notice to Vacate and Cease and Desist will remain active until all violations are fully corrected. In addition, the hotel must obtain a new Certificate of Occupancy before it can legally reopen or resume normal operations. Without that approval, the property is not permitted to host guests or events of any kind.

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City officials emphasized that the priority behind the decision is public safety. While the move effectively halts business at the hotel for now, authorities indicated that reopening remains possible if and only if all code requirements are properly addressed and verified through inspection.

For now, the Wyndham Hotel on State Street remains closed under city order, marking a significant enforcement action tied to ongoing fire and building safety concerns in downtown Rochester.