Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 78 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 78-13
Plumbing facilities
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A. Water supply, sewage disposal. All plumbing fixtures required by this section shall be connected to an approved source of water supply and to an approved system of sewage disposal. B. Condition of plumbing fixtures. All plumbing fixtures shall be properly installed and maintained in good working order. C. Privacy of water closet facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy and which is equipped with a flush water closet and a lavatory basin. D. Privacy of bathing facilities. Every dwelling unit shall contain within its walls a room, separate from the habitable rooms, which affords privacy to a person in the room and which is equipped with a bathtub or shower. E. Kitchen sink required. Every dwelling unit shall contain a kitchen sink properly connected to the hot- and cold-water supply and sewer system. F. Plumbing fixtures in rooming houses. In every rooming house the following minimum plumbing fixtures are required for each multiple of six sleeping rooms: a water closet, a bathtub or shower and a lavatory. G. Hot- and cold-water requirements. Every kitchen sink, lavatory and bathtub or shower required by this Code shall be properly connected with both hot- and cold-water lines. The hot-water lines shall be connected with supplied water-heating facilities, and hot water at a temperature of not less than 120° F. shall be available at all times.
Hempstead Village Code ch. 78 § 78-13 establishes baseline plumbing standards for all dwelling units and rooming houses. Every unit must have private, enclosed toilet and bathing facilities, a kitchen sink with hot and cold water, and all fixtures must be connected to approved water supply and sewage systems. Rooming houses must provide at least one toilet, one bathtub or shower, and one lavatory for every six sleeping rooms, and hot water of at least 120°F must be available at all times.
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Under ch. 78 § 78-13, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains a private, enclosed room with a flush toilet and lavatory, a separate private room with a bathtub or shower, and a kitchen sink—all properly connected to both hot- and cold-water lines and an approved sewage system. Operators of rooming houses maintain the required ratio of plumbing fixtures (one toilet, one tub or shower, and one lavatory per six sleeping rooms). Routine inspections of water-heating equipment help ensure that hot water is consistently delivered at no less than 120°F, as required by this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 78-13 of the Hempstead Village Code gives tenants the right to plumbing facilities that are privately enclosed, properly installed, and maintained in good working order, including a toilet, bathing facility, and kitchen sink with hot and cold water. If fixtures are broken, missing, or hot water is unavailable, tenants may document the conditions in writing and notify the landlord, and may also contact Hempstead Village's code enforcement office to report a potential violation of this section. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing codes can help residents understand the range of options available when these standards are not met.
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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