New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-2
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As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings respectively given hereinbelow: DWELLING UNIT One or more rooms with provisions for living, sanitary, sleeping and cooking facilities arranged for the use of one family. MULTIPLE DWELLING A building arranged, intended or designed to be occupied by three or more families, each living independently of the other. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING A building arranged, intended or designed for occupancy by one family only. TWO-FAMILY DWELLING A building arranged, intended or designed for occupancy by two families only, each living independently of the other.
Section 147-2 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational vocabulary used throughout Chapter 147 by defining four key property types: a dwelling unit (rooms with living, sanitary, sleeping, and cooking facilities for one family), a multiple dwelling (a building for three or more independent families), a single-family dwelling (a building for one family only), and a two-family dwelling (a building for exactly two independent families). These definitions set the boundaries for how the rest of the chapter's rules apply to different types of residential properties. Any right, obligation, or restriction in Chapter 147 is interpreted through the lens of these defined terms.
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Property owners and managers operating under New Hyde Park Code ch. 147 § 147-2 should be familiar with how their buildings are classified under these definitions, since the category a building falls into—single-family, two-family, or multiple dwelling—determines which provisions of Chapter 147 apply to their operations. A compliant operator generally ensures that the actual use and occupancy of a building aligns with its classified type, since a mismatch between classification and use could affect regulatory obligations. Keeping accurate records of how many families independently occupy a building is a common practice for maintaining compliance with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
For tenants in New Hyde Park, § 147-2 of Chapter 147 is important because the type of dwelling you live in—whether it is classified as a dwelling unit within a multiple dwelling, a two-family dwelling, or a single-family dwelling—can determine which protections and rules under Chapter 147 apply to your tenancy. Understanding how your home is defined under this section can be a useful starting point when evaluating rights or obligations described elsewhere in the chapter. Tenants who have questions about how their housing is classified may find it helpful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the full text of Chapter 147 for context.
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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