North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-11
Lighting and ventilation
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No person shall occupy as owner or occupant or let to another for occupancy any structure or portion thereof which does not comply with the following requirements: Every habitable room in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain a window or windows opening directly to the outside air, and the total area of said window or windows shall not be less than 8% of the floor area of such rooms. All window sashes shall be glazed and provided with suitable hardware and shall be made to open to the extent of not less than 4% of the floor area of such room.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-11 establishes minimum lighting and ventilation standards for habitable rooms in dwellings. Every such room must have at least one window that opens directly to the outside, with total window area covering no less than 8% of the room's floor area. Additionally, the openable portion of those windows must be capable of opening to at least 4% of the floor area, and all window sashes must be properly glazed and fitted with suitable hardware.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-11, compliant property operators ensure that every habitable room in each dwelling unit contains windows that meet both the 8% total-area threshold and the 4% openable-area threshold relative to the room's floor area. Operators generally verify that all window sashes are fully glazed and equipped with functioning hardware before a unit is occupied or re-let. Routine inspections of window condition and operability help maintain ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-11 gives occupants the right to live in habitable rooms with adequate natural light and ventilation, including windows that open directly to outside air and meet specific size and operability standards. If windows are missing, painted shut, unglazed, or otherwise fail to meet these requirements, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local housing or building enforcement authority. Tenants may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization to understand how a violation of § 28-11 could be raised in housing proceedings or used as a basis for a formal complaint.
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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