Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-7
Compliance with article required
Operative Text
Buildings occupied in whole or in part for residential purposes, subject to this chapter, shall comply with the requirements established in this article concerning occupancy, size, light and ventilation in order to provide safe and healthful environment.
Section 135-7 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes that any building used fully or partially for residential purposes must meet the chapter's standards for occupancy limits, unit size, lighting, and ventilation. The rule is designed to ensure that residential spaces maintain a baseline of safety and healthfulness. These requirements apply broadly to covered buildings regardless of ownership structure or tenancy arrangement.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 135 § 135-7, property owners and managers operating residential buildings in Oyster Bay are generally expected to keep their properties in continuous compliance with the chapter's occupancy, size, light, and ventilation standards. Compliant operators typically conduct periodic reviews of their units to confirm that conditions meet these baseline requirements before and during tenancy. Maintaining documentation of inspections and any corrective actions taken can support a record of good-faith compliance with this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-7 gives residents of covered Oyster Bay buildings a right to housing that meets the code's standards for occupancy, size, light, and ventilation. If conditions in a unit appear to fall short of these requirements, tenants may report concerns to the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority, or seek guidance from a tenant-rights organization familiar with Oyster Bay's ordinances. Violations of ch. 135 § 135-7 may also be relevant in other housing-related proceedings, such as disputes over habitability.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation