Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-2
Compliance required; applicability
Operative Text
A. Every building, and the premises on which it is situated, in the Village of Larchmont, used or intended to be used for a hotel, club, multifamily, commercial, business or industrial occupancy, or any use, other than one- and two-family residential, in any zone shall comply with the provisions of this chapter, whether or not such building shall have been constructed, altered or repaired before or after the enactment of this chapter and irrespective of any permits or licenses which shall have been issued for the use or occupancy of the building or premises for the construction or repair of the building or for the installation or repair of equipment or facilities prior to the effective date of this chapter. B. This chapter establishes minimum standards for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all such buildings and does not replace or modify standards otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of the building, equipment or facilities contained therein, except as provided in § 215-3 below. C. Where there is mixed occupancy, residential or nonresidential use therein shall be nevertheless regulated by and subject to the provisions of this chapter and to the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Larchmont, New York.
Section 215-2 of Larchmont's Code of Ordinances establishes that virtually all buildings in the Village of Larchmont — including hotels, clubs, multifamily dwellings, and commercial or industrial structures — must meet the minimum occupancy and maintenance standards set out in Chapter 215, regardless of when they were built or what permits were previously issued. The chapter sets a floor for ongoing habitability and use, but does not override other applicable construction or building codes except as specifically noted in § 215-3. Buildings with mixed residential and nonresidential uses are subject to both Chapter 215 and the Village's Zoning Ordinance.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 215-2, operators of multifamily, commercial, hotel, club, or industrial properties in Larchmont are generally expected to maintain compliance with Chapter 215's minimum standards continuously — not just at the time of initial construction or permitting. Compliant operators typically treat these standards as an ongoing obligation that applies regardless of the age of the building or the history of permits issued for it. Where a property has mixed uses, operators generally account for both Chapter 215 and the Larchmont Zoning Ordinance when assessing their compliance obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 215-2 affirms that tenants in multifamily buildings in Larchmont are entitled to the minimum occupancy and maintenance standards established by Chapter 215, and those protections apply regardless of when the building was constructed or what permits were previously granted. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting conditions, contacting the Village of Larchmont's code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options. In buildings with mixed residential and nonresidential uses, the same Chapter 215 protections still apply to the residential portions under § 215-2(C).
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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