Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-18
Exterior lighting
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A. Exterior artificial lighting shall be maintained in operating condition. B. Multiple-dwelling premises. (1) Exterior artificial lighting shall be provided at night to illuminate facilities used by pedestrians, including walks, driveways, parking spaces, and entranceways to buildings. (2) Exterior artificial lighting shall be of an approved type as to location and safety of installation. (3) Exterior artificial lighting at or near front entranceways shall consist of at least one fixture with a lamp or lamps having a cumulative wattage of at least 50 watts for a building with a frontage up to 25 feet. Where the frontage is in excess of 25 feet, at least two fixtures with lamps having a cumulative wattage of at least 100 watts shall be provided.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-18 establishes exterior lighting requirements for residential properties, particularly multiple-dwelling buildings. All exterior artificial lighting must be kept in working order, and for multi-unit buildings, lighting must illuminate pedestrian areas—such as walkways, driveways, parking areas, and building entrances—throughout the night. The rule also sets minimum wattage thresholds for front-entrance fixtures based on the building's frontage width.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-18, operators of multiple-dwelling properties generally ensure that all exterior lighting fixtures are functional and maintained in operating condition at all times. Compliant operators verify that pedestrian-use areas, including parking spaces, driveways, and entranceways, are illuminated after dark, and that front-entrance fixtures meet the minimum wattage requirements—at least one 50-watt fixture for frontages up to 25 feet, or at least two fixtures totaling 100 watts for wider frontages. Fixtures should also be of an approved type with respect to placement and installation safety.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-18 gives tenants of multiple-dwelling buildings a basis to expect properly maintained exterior lighting in common pedestrian areas, including entranceways, walkways, and parking areas. If lighting is broken, absent, or falls below the standards described in this provision, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Mineola. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord fails to maintain required exterior lighting.
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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