North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-15
Bathrooms
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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: A. Number and location. In one-family dwellings, there shall be at least one bathroom, located within the dwelling. In two- or more family dwellings, each dwelling unit shall have at least one bathroom, located within each unit. B. Arrangement. Bathrooms in dwelling units shall be accessible from any sleeping room without passing through any other sleeping room. Bathrooms within dwelling units and those in public spaces available for the use of dwelling units shall have provisions made for privacy. C. Floors. Shower stalls shall be provided with waterproof floors and with a wall wainscot made of at least a water-resistant material and extending to a minimum height of five feet six inches above the floor level. The floors of existing bathrooms shall be provided, as a minimum, with a surface treatment which is reasonably impervious to moisture. The floors of bathrooms in private dwellings shall be covered, as a minimum, with a moisture-resistant material. The floors of new bathrooms in multiple dwellings shall be waterproof; such waterproofing shall extend six inches or more on the walls above the floors except at doors. Floors shall be kept in a dry, clean and sanitary condition by the occupant. D. Employee facilities. Where there are five or more employees in a multiple dwelling, separate bathroom facilities shall be provided for them and for each sex. Said facilities shall be readily accessible to the employees and shall not open directly into any public kitchen or other public space used for the cooking or preparation of food. E. Light and ventilation. Every bathroom in a building shall be provided with adequate light and ventilation, either natural or artificial in accordance with the requirements of the Town of North Hempstead Building Code.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-15 establishes minimum bathroom standards for all occupied dwellings. Single-family homes must have at least one bathroom inside the unit, while each unit in a multi-family building must have its own bathroom. The rule also sets requirements for bathroom accessibility from sleeping rooms, privacy provisions, floor waterproofing, employee facilities in larger buildings, and adequate light and ventilation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-15, compliant property owners and managers ensure that every dwelling unit contains at least one bathroom accessible without passing through another sleeping room. Operators of multiple dwellings with five or more employees provide separate, sex-designated bathroom facilities for staff that do not open directly into food preparation areas. Landlords also maintain proper floor waterproofing, moisture-resistant surfaces, and adequate light and ventilation in all bathrooms as required by the Town of North Hempstead Building Code.
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 § 28-15 gives occupants the right to a bathroom located within their dwelling unit that meets specific standards for privacy, accessibility, floor condition, and ventilation. Occupants do share responsibility for keeping floors dry, clean, and sanitary, but the structural and waterproofing requirements fall on the owner or landlord. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these standards may consider documenting the conditions, contacting the North Hempstead housing or code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on available options.
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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