New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-14
Space requirements
Operative Text
A. Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet of floor space for the first occupant thereof and at least 100 additional square feet of floor space for every additional occupant thereof, the floor space to be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area. B. In every dwelling unit of two or more rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes by one occupant shall contain at least 70 square feet of floor space, and every room occupied for sleeping purposes by more than one occupant shall contain at least 50 square feet of floor space for each occupant thereof.
New Rochelle, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 174 § 174-14 establishes minimum floor-space standards for dwelling units. A unit must provide at least 150 square feet of total habitable area for one occupant, plus 100 square feet for each additional occupant. Separately, any room used for sleeping must have at least 70 square feet if one person sleeps there, or at least 50 square feet per person when shared by multiple occupants.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 174-14, compliant operators in New Rochelle ensure that each dwelling unit's total habitable room area meets the per-occupant minimums before a unit is occupied, and that any room designated for sleeping satisfies the applicable square-footage threshold based on the number of sleepers. Keeping accurate floor-plan measurements on file and tracking the number of authorized occupants helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with these space requirements. Operators generally review occupancy levels whenever a new lease is signed or household composition changes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 174-14 of the New Rochelle Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to a minimum amount of living and sleeping space tied directly to how many people share the unit or room. If a unit or sleeping room appears to fall below these square-footage thresholds, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate local housing or code-enforcement office, which can inspect and document any violation. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New Rochelle housing code can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general 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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