Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-101
Light in nonhabitable workspace
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Every laundry and furnace room and all similar nonhabitable workspace located in a structure used for human habitation shall have either adequate natural or artificial lighting available at all times.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-101, every laundry room, furnace room, and comparable nonhabitable workspace within a residential building must have adequate lighting — whether natural or artificial — available at all times. This rule applies regardless of whether the space is used for sleeping or living; it covers utility and service areas that support the habitable portions of the structure. The provision sets a baseline safety standard ensuring that occupants can safely access and use these spaces around the clock.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating residential buildings in Newburgh should ensure that laundry rooms, furnace rooms, and similar utility spaces meet the lighting standard set by ch. 190 § 190-101 at all times. Compliant operators typically install reliable artificial lighting in these areas, maintain bulbs and fixtures in working order, and conduct periodic inspections to confirm that no outages leave the spaces inadequately lit. Keeping maintenance logs and promptly addressing lighting failures are practices generally associated with ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Newburgh, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 190 § 190-101, tenants in residential buildings have a right to adequately lit nonhabitable workspaces such as laundry and furnace rooms at all times. If lighting in these areas is consistently absent or inadequate, tenants can document the condition with photographs and written notices to the landlord, and may also report the issue to the appropriate Newburgh code enforcement or housing inspection office. Local tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord does not address such conditions.
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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