Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-95
Miscellaneous areas and spaces
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A. Laundry room floors in residential buildings shall be maintained in a watertight condition. B. Storage areas, for the use of occupants of a multiple dwelling, shall be maintained neat and orderly and shall be kept locked at all times to prevent theft or damage to the articles stored therein. C. Lavatories and water closets for the use of employees or available to the public shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and shall be well lighted and well ventilated. An adequate supply of clean toilet paper and single-service towels shall be provided at all times. The floors of such facilities shall be impervious to water and properly drained. No drinking cup, towel, hairbrush or comb shall be provided for common use therein or in a rest or locker room adjacent thereto.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-95 sets baseline maintenance standards for several shared spaces in residential buildings. Laundry room floors must be watertight, shared storage areas must be kept neat and locked, and employee or public-facing restrooms must be clean, sanitary, well-lit, well-ventilated, and stocked with toilet paper and single-use towels. The provision also prohibits shared-use personal items such as drinking cups, towels, hairbrushes, or combs in those restroom or adjacent locker-room spaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential buildings subject to § 54-95 generally keep laundry room floors sealed and watertight, maintain shared storage areas in an orderly state with locks in working order, and ensure that any employee or public restrooms are regularly cleaned, adequately lit, ventilated, and continuously stocked with toilet paper and single-service towels. Compliant operators also confirm that no communal personal-hygiene items — such as shared cups, towels, or combs — are present in those facilities or adjacent locker rooms. Routine inspection logs for each of these areas can help document ongoing compliance with the ordinance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of Pelham buildings covered by § 54-95 have an interest in shared spaces — laundry rooms, storage areas, and common restrooms — being maintained to the standards the ordinance describes. If a laundry room floor is leaking, a storage area is left unlocked or in disarray, or a common restroom lacks adequate supplies or sanitation, those conditions may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them, notify building management in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate Pelham municipal code-enforcement office or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Westchester County housing law.
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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