Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 321-7
Maximum occupancy
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The maximum occupancy of a dwelling unit shall not exceed one person for each 100 square feet of floor area in the habitable spaces of said dwelling unit. For the purposes of this section, kitchens shall not be deemed habitable space. In any event, there shall not be more than three occupants, consisting of no more than two adults, together with one child under two years of age, in any one bedroom. Children under six months of age shall not be counted in determining the number of occupants in a dwelling unit.
Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-7 establishes limits on how many people may live in a dwelling unit. The general rule ties maximum occupancy to floor area, allowing one person per 100 square feet of habitable space, with kitchens excluded from that calculation. Additionally, no single bedroom may house more than three occupants — capped at two adults and one child under two — and infants under six months of age are not counted when calculating total unit occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental housing in Great Neck should ensure that each unit's occupancy does not exceed the ratio set out in § 321-7 — one person per 100 square feet of habitable space, excluding kitchens from that measurement. Compliant property managers also track bedroom-level limits, keeping each bedroom at no more than two adults and one child under two years of age. Maintaining accurate floor-area records and clearly communicating occupancy limits in lease agreements are practices generally associated with compliance under this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Great Neck, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 321 § 321-7, tenants have a right to occupy a unit up to the limits the law permits — one person per 100 habitable square feet — and a landlord generally cannot impose stricter limits that conflict with this standard. Infants under six months old do not count toward the occupancy total, which may be relevant for households with newborns. Tenants who believe an occupancy restriction is being applied in a way that conflicts with § 321-7 may consider contacting a local tenant-rights organization or the relevant municipal authority to understand 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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