Massena, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 186 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 186-32
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain: at least one kitchen sink; at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not less than four top burners; at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities where provided in the kitchen area shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 186-32 of Massena's housing code establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration in dwelling units and shared facilities. Every unit must have functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment kept in good working order, with gas appliances permanently connected via solid metal piping and solid-fuel equipment properly vented. Where communal kitchens and dining rooms are provided, the code sets specific minimums for equipment—including a stove with at least four burners and an oven, a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet, and a sink—as well as per-occupant space and seating requirements in dining areas.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Massena subject to § 186-32 generally ensure that each dwelling unit is equipped with cooking and refrigeration appliances that are in good operating condition at all times. For properties with communal kitchens, compliant operators maintain the required stove, refrigerator, and sink, and verify that the refrigerator meets the eight-cubic-foot minimum; they also confirm that gas connections use solid metal piping and that any solid-fuel equipment is properly vented. Where communal dining rooms are provided, operators typically track the permitted occupancy and ensure at least one chair and two linear feet of dining space are available per permitted occupant as required under § 186-32.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 186-32, tenants in Massena have a right to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is provided and kept in good operating condition within their dwelling unit. If appliances are missing, broken, or improperly installed—such as a gas line not made of solid metal—this provision may be relevant to a housing complaint or code-enforcement action filed with the local code enforcement office. Tenants who believe these standards are not being met may consider documenting the conditions, contacting Massena's code enforcement authority, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance on available options under § 186-32.
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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