North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-8
Prohibited uses
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space. C. Use of a single-family dwelling by more than one family is prohibited. D. Use of a two-family dwelling by more than two families is prohibited. E. No motor vehicle, boat, motor home, camping trailer, pickup camper, recreational vehicle or similar item shall be used as habitable space, as defined in this chapter, within the boundaries of the Town unless such vehicle is parked in an area specifically approved by the Town for such use or in an area approved by the Commissioner of the Building Department as a location for temporary or emergency housing.
North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-8 establishes a set of prohibited residential uses within the Town. Kitchens, non-habitable spaces, public spaces, and cellars may not be used for sleeping or as habitable space. Single-family dwellings are limited to one family, two-family dwellings to two families, and vehicles such as motor homes, boats, and recreational vehicles may not serve as habitable space unless the Town or the Commissioner of the Building Department has specifically approved the location for that purpose.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-8 generally ensure that rental units are occupied only by the number of families the dwelling is classified to house—one family in a single-family dwelling, two in a two-family dwelling. Compliant operators do not permit tenants to sleep in kitchens, cellars, or non-habitable spaces, and they do not allow vehicles parked on their property to be used as living quarters without prior Town or Building Department approval. Maintaining accurate records of unit classifications and occupancy arrangements is a common practice for operators seeking to stay within the bounds of this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under North Hempstead Code ch. 28 § 28-8, tenants have an interest in knowing that certain spaces—such as cellars, kitchens, and non-habitable rooms—cannot lawfully be rented or used as sleeping quarters, and that a single-family home cannot legally house more than one family. If a tenant believes a landlord is renting a space that violates these prohibitions, general enforcement paths include filing a complaint with the Town's Building Department, which oversees compliance with this chapter. Tenants may also wish to consult a local tenant-rights organization to better understand how this provision may apply to their housing situation.
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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