Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-17
Window requirements
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Every living room in every dwelling unit shall have one or more windows opening directly upon a street or other open public space or upon a court or open space located upon the same lot or plot as the building. The tops of windows in each room shall have an area between stop beads of at least 1/10 of the floor area of the room, and at least 50% of the required window area shall be available as clear ventilating area. In addition, all windows shall contain an approved device which will permit a window to remain open at various positions.
Section 128-17 of Freeport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 establishes minimum window standards for every living room in a dwelling unit. Each living room must have at least one window that opens directly onto a street, public space, or an open area on the same lot, with total window area equal to at least one-tenth of the room's floor area. At least half of that required window area must function as openable ventilation, and every window must include an approved device allowing it to stay open at different positions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Freeport should ensure that every living room meets the window requirements set out in § 128-17 of ch. 128. Compliant properties typically feature windows that face a street or qualifying open space, meet the one-tenth floor-area ratio for glass area, provide at least 50% of that area as operable ventilation, and have approved stay-open devices installed on all windows. Routine inspections of window hardware and measurements of window-to-floor-area ratios help operators maintain ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-17 of Freeport's Code of Ordinances ch. 128 gives tenants the right to living rooms with adequate natural light and ventilation through properly sized, operable windows equipped with approved stay-open devices. If a living room appears to lack sufficient window area, proper ventilation openings, or functioning stay-open hardware, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local housing or building code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Freeport's housing code can help residents understand what options may be available when a unit appears to fall short of these standards.
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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