Manorhaven, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 82 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 82-13
Habitable space
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A. Required space in dwelling units. (1) Every dwelling unit shall contain a minimum gross floor area of at least 150 square feet for the first occupant, at least 100 square feet for each of the next two occupants and at least 75 square feet of gross floor area for each occupant thereafter. (2) Every habitable room shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over 50% of the floor area; and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered as part of the floor area in computing minimum gross floor area. B. Required space in sleeping rooms. (1) In every dwelling unit of two or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall have a minimum gross floor area of at least 70 square feet. Every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall have a minimum gross floor area of 50 square feet per occupant thereof. In the case of children under six years of age, the requirement shall be 35 square feet per child for two or more children. (2) Every room used for sleeping purposes shall have a minimum width of seven feet. (3) Kitchens shall not be used for sleeping purposes. (4) Cellars shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
Manorhaven Code ch. 82 § 82-13 establishes minimum space standards for dwelling units and sleeping rooms. Overall unit size must meet a sliding scale based on the number of occupants, starting at 150 square feet for the first person, with additional increments for each additional resident. Sleeping rooms must meet their own separate minimums based on occupancy, and certain spaces—kitchens and cellars—are entirely off-limits for sleeping, while ceiling height rules govern how usable floor area is calculated.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental housing in Manorhaven must ensure that each dwelling unit meets the gross floor area thresholds set out in § 82-13 before placing any occupants, accounting for the sliding scale that adds required space with each additional resident. Compliant operators also verify that every sleeping room meets the per-occupant minimums, maintains at least a seven-foot width, and that no tenant is assigned to sleep in a kitchen or cellar. Ceiling heights below five feet are excluded from floor-area calculations under § 82-13, so accurate measurement of usable space is part of routine compliance practice.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 82-13 of the Manorhaven Code gives occupants the right to live in units that meet minimum size standards scaled to the number of residents, and to sleep only in rooms that satisfy specific area and width requirements. If a unit appears to fall short of these standards—for example, if a sleeping arrangement is placed in a kitchen or cellar, or if the space feels inadequate for the number of occupants—tenants can document conditions and raise the potential violation with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how § 82-13 applies to their housing situation and what complaint or defense options may be available.
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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