Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-9
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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 any multiple dwelling, hotel and specialized senior housing facility to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances Chapter 124, Section 124-9 establishes two distinct prohibitions on how residential spaces may be used. First, kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping under any circumstances. Second, in multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities, cellar space cannot be treated or occupied as habitable space. These rules apply regardless of any informal arrangement between the parties involved.
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Under Section 124-9 of the Great Neck Plaza Code, compliant operators ensure that no tenant or occupant is permitted to sleep in kitchens, nonhabitable areas, or common/public spaces within their properties. In multiple dwellings, hotels, and specialized senior housing facilities, operators also take care that cellar areas are never configured, marketed, or rented as habitable living space. Routine inspections of a property's actual use patterns help operators identify and correct any arrangements that may run afoul of these prohibitions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-9 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances gives occupants a basis to recognize when a unit or space they are being offered or currently occupy may not legally be used for sleeping or living. If a landlord has rented a cellar space in a multiple dwelling as a habitable unit, or is allowing kitchen or nonhabitable areas to serve as sleeping quarters, that arrangement may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their housing situation conflicts with this provision may consider contacting the Village of Great Neck Plaza's code enforcement office or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general 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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