Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-11
Heating facilities
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A. Every dwelling, multiple dwelling and rooming house shall have heating facilities which shall be properly installed and maintained in good working order and shall safely and adequately heat all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms and water closet compartments. B. Every space heater shall be properly vented through an approved flue leading to the outer air and shall be adequately insulated from all combustible materials.
Hempstead Village Code § 78-11 establishes that all dwellings, multiple dwellings, and rooming houses must be equipped with heating systems that are properly installed, kept in good working order, and capable of safely and adequately heating every habitable room, bathroom, shower room, and water closet compartment. The provision also requires that any space heater be vented through an approved flue that leads to the outside and be adequately insulated from combustible materials. Together, these requirements set a baseline standard for safe, functional heating in residential properties.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hempstead Village Code § 78-11, compliant property operators generally ensure that all heating equipment is professionally installed, routinely inspected, and maintained so that every required room reaches adequate temperatures. Where space heaters are used, operators verify that each unit is connected to an approved flue venting to the exterior and that proper insulation separates the heater from any combustible materials. Keeping maintenance records and scheduling periodic inspections are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-11 of the Hempstead Village Code gives residents the right to heating facilities that are properly installed, maintained in good working order, and capable of adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms, shower rooms, and water closet compartments. If a heating system is broken, inadequate, or a space heater appears improperly vented or insulated, tenants may document the condition in writing and notify the landlord. General enforcement paths can include filing a complaint with the Hempstead Village code enforcement office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization 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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