Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-79
Lighting
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A. Exterior artificial lighting shall be provided at night at or near front entrances of multiple dwellings. B. Such lighting shall consist of at least one (1) fixture with a lamp or lamps having a cumulative wattage of at least fifty (50) watts for a building with a frontage up to twenty-five (25) feet. Where the frontage is in excess of twenty-five (25) feet, at least two (2) fixtures with lamps having a cumulative wattage of at least one hundred (100) watts shall be provided.
Section 54-79 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances requires that multiple dwellings maintain exterior artificial lighting at or near their front entrances after dark. The specific requirement scales with building size: a frontage of up to 25 feet calls for at least one fixture totaling 50 watts, while a frontage exceeding 25 feet requires at least two fixtures totaling 100 watts. This rule establishes a minimum illumination standard intended to ensure that building entrances are lit at night.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 54-79, operators of multiple dwellings in Pelham are expected to keep exterior lighting functional at the front entrance throughout nighttime hours. A compliant operator installs and maintains the appropriate number of fixtures—one for buildings with up to 25 feet of frontage, two for wider buildings—meeting the cumulative wattage thresholds set by the provision. Routine checks of bulbs and fixtures help ensure continuous compliance with this lighting standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 54-79 gives residents of multiple dwellings in Pelham a basis to expect adequately lit front entrances at night, with specific wattage minimums tied to the building's frontage width. If exterior lighting is absent or consistently inadequate, tenants may document the condition and report it to the appropriate Pelham municipal code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with local housing codes can help residents understand what options are generally available when a landlord does not maintain required lighting.
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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