Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-123
Access restrictions
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A. No dwelling unit shall have such room arrangement that the only access to a water closet or bathroom, to any habitable space, to any hall or to the exterior shall be through a water closet or bathroom or through the sleeping room or dwelling unit of another occupant. B. No habitable room and no water closet or bathroom contained in a dwelling unit shall open directly into or be used in conjunction with any space used for public purposes.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-123 establishes layout requirements for dwelling units by prohibiting certain access arrangements. Specifically, the rule bars designs where the only way to reach a bathroom, habitable room, hallway, or building exit requires passing through another occupant's sleeping room, dwelling unit, or bathroom. It also prohibits habitable rooms and bathrooms within a dwelling unit from opening directly into, or being used in connection with, any publicly used space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-123, compliant property operators generally ensure that each dwelling unit's floor plan provides independent access routes to all habitable spaces, bathrooms, hallways, and exits — routes that do not pass through another occupant's private quarters. Operators also verify that no habitable room or bathroom within a unit connects directly to any area designated for public use. These layout standards are typically reviewed during permitting, renovation approvals, and housing inspections, so maintaining accurate floor plans and addressing any non-conforming configurations proactively is a common practice among compliant operators.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-123 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns if their unit's layout forces them to pass through another occupant's private space — such as a sleeping room or bathroom — to reach their own habitable rooms, bathroom, hallway, or building exit. Tenants who believe their unit violates this access requirement may consider documenting the layout and reporting the condition to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement authority in Pelham. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can also help residents understand what options may be available to them.
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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