Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 148-9
General restrictions on use of space
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited in lodging houses to use, for dining purposes, any communal kitchen containing less than 100 square feet of floor area or any nonhabitable space or public space other than a dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-9 establishes firm boundaries on how certain spaces within a dwelling may be used. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping, and cellar spaces may not be used as habitable space under any circumstances. In lodging houses specifically, communal kitchens smaller than 100 square feet and nonhabitable or public spaces (other than designated dining spaces) may not be used for dining purposes.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties and lodging houses in Brewster should ensure that sleeping arrangements are confined to rooms that qualify as habitable space under ch. 148 § 148-9, and that no cellar is presented or rented as a living area. Lodging house managers should verify that any communal kitchen used for dining meets the 100-square-foot minimum floor area requirement. Routine inspections of how tenants are using spaces can help operators maintain compliance with these use restrictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Brewster, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 148 § 148-9, tenants have a right not to be placed in sleeping quarters that are kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, or cellars, as such arrangements are expressly prohibited. If a landlord is renting or assigning such a space for sleeping or habitation, that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their housing arrangement violates these space-use restrictions may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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