Haverstraw Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 171 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 171-9
Changes to or use of premises for illegal occupancies
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or otherwise to make any change or improvement to any real property within the Village of Haverstraw where: (1) Such change, alteration or conversion results in a residential use, or a number of residential dwelling units on the property, that is not permitted in the zoning district in which the property is located; or (2) The change, alteration or conversion is effectuated without all required approvals and/or permits having first been obtained; or (3) The change, alteration or conversion is otherwise in violation of the Village Zoning Law or the provisions of the New York State Building or Fire Code. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or, as owner, landlord or property manager, to rent or otherwise to permit or suffer the occupancy of any property within the Village where the number of dwelling units located in or on such property exceeds the number of dwelling units lawfully permitted in or on such property.
Section 171-9 of the Haverstraw Village Code of Ordinances prohibits two broad categories of conduct. First, no one may construct, alter, or otherwise modify real property in ways that create unpermitted residential uses, exceed the number of dwelling units allowed by zoning, lack required permits or approvals, or violate the New York State Building or Fire Code. Second, no one—whether owner, landlord, or property manager—may rent, permit, or allow occupancy of a property that contains more dwelling units than are lawfully authorized for that site.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 171-9, compliant property owners and managers in Haverstraw Village generally ensure that any construction, renovation, or conversion project is reviewed against local zoning requirements before work begins, and that all required permits and approvals are secured in advance. Operators typically verify that the number of occupied dwelling units on a property does not exceed what is lawfully permitted in the applicable zoning district. Maintaining accurate records of permits, certificates of occupancy, and zoning approvals is a common practice for demonstrating 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 171-9 reflects that tenants have an interest in knowing whether the unit they occupy is a lawfully permitted dwelling—an unpermitted unit may lack required safety inspections or code compliance. If a tenant has reason to believe their unit was created without proper permits or that the building contains more units than zoning allows, they may raise this as a concern with the Village of Haverstraw's building or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain how an illegal occupancy status under § 171-9 might affect a tenancy, including any available defenses or remedies.
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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