Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-11
Prohibited uses
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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 dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare or eat meals in lodging units. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-11 establishes several prohibited uses within residential and lodging spaces. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping, and cellar spaces may not be treated as habitable areas. In lodging houses specifically, communal kitchens smaller than 100 square feet and nonhabitable or public spaces (other than designated dining areas) cannot be used for dining, and lodging units themselves are off-limits for preparing or eating meals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses and rental properties in Clarkstown must structure their spaces in compliance with ch. 157 § 157-11, ensuring that no tenant or resident sleeps in a kitchen, nonhabitable space, or public area. Lodging house operators should verify that any communal kitchen used for dining meets the 100-square-foot minimum floor area requirement, and that lodging units are not configured or marketed in ways that facilitate meal preparation or dining. Cellar spaces must not be presented, leased, or maintained as habitable living areas under any circumstances.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-11, tenants have a right to housing that meets basic habitability standards — including not being placed in sleeping arrangements within kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, or cellars. If a rental unit or lodging arrangement appears to violate these prohibited-use rules, tenants can document the conditions and consider raising the violation with local code enforcement or housing authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Clarkstown's housing code can help residents understand available options, including how such violations might be raised as part of a broader housing complaint.
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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