Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-10
Separation of units
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A. Dwelling units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the dwelling unit and sleeping rooms within any dwelling unit shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside each sleeping room by a full permanent wall and a working door. B. Nothing in this section shall prohibit the use of an efficiency living unit or studio apartment meeting the following requirements: (1) The unit shall have a living room of not less than 400 square feet of floor area. (2) The unit shall be provided with a separate closet. (3) The unit shall be provided with a kitchen sink, cooking appliance and refrigeration facilities. (4) The unit shall be provided with a separate bathroom containing a water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower. C. In all two-family, multiple-family, rooming houses and boardinghouses, it shall be prohibited to access a toilet room from a conventional bedroom by passing through any other conventional bedroom.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-10 establishes physical separation standards for dwelling units and sleeping rooms, requiring full permanent walls and working doors between them. Efficiency units and studio apartments are permitted under this section provided they meet specific minimum requirements, including at least 400 square feet of living space, a separate closet, kitchen facilities, and a private bathroom. In two-family homes, multi-family buildings, rooming houses, and boardinghouses, toilet rooms must be accessible without passing through another bedroom.
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Under ch. 238 § 238-10, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit and sleeping room is enclosed by full permanent walls and equipped with a functioning door separating it from adjacent spaces. Operators offering efficiency or studio units verify that each such unit meets all four enumerated requirements—minimum floor area, closet, kitchen appliances, and a private bathroom—before occupancy. In multi-unit and rooming-house settings, property managers confirm that bathroom access routes do not pass through any conventional bedroom, as this is explicitly prohibited by the section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 238-10 of the Patchogue Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to live in units that are properly separated by permanent walls and working doors, and to access bathroom facilities without passing through another tenant's bedroom. If a unit appears to lack required separations or a studio apartment does not meet the minimum standards outlined in this section, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and contacting the appropriate local housing or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options may be available, including how to raise a code violation as part of a broader housing 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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