Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 157-31
Food storage and preparation facilities
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirement: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain at least one kitchen sink; at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not fewer than four top burners; and at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities, where provided in the kitchen area, shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-31 establishes minimum standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in dwelling units and communal facilities. Every dwelling unit must have functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment, and gas-burning appliances must be permanently connected using solid metal piping. Communal kitchens must meet specific equipment thresholds—including a sink, a stove with at least four burners and an oven, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet—while communal dining rooms must provide at least one chair and two linear feet of dining space per permitted occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators subject to Clarkstown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 157 § 157-31 generally ensure that every dwelling unit is equipped with working cooking and refrigeration appliances and that those appliances are kept in good operating condition throughout the tenancy. Gas-burning cooking equipment must be permanently fastened and connected with solid metal pipe or tubing, and solid-fuel-burning equipment must be properly vented. Landlords managing properties with communal kitchens or dining rooms should verify that those spaces meet the specific equipment and space minimums outlined in § 157-31, including the eight-cubic-foot refrigerator requirement and the per-occupant dining space allocation.
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 § 157-31, tenants are entitled to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is present and maintained in good working order in their dwelling unit. If equipment is broken, improperly installed, or a communal kitchen or dining room falls short of the minimums set out in § 157-31, that condition may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement authority or consulting a tenant-rights organization for guidance.
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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