Village of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 245 — Housing Standards (Parts 1-3, Arts. I-XXII, §§ 245-1 – 245-194) (194 §§)
Village of Sleepy Hollow Housing Standards (Parts 1-3, Arts. I-XXII, §§ 245-1 – 245-194) chapter (194 §§). Part-structured chapter (22 Part(s)). Fetched via eCode360 (General Code, client SL0084) using Bright Data Unlocker (DEC-040). DEC-026 J4 exception: no adoption-record page confirmed; eCode360 root used as source_url. Verified 2026-11-09.
Provisions (194)
§ 245-1
Title
§ 245-10
Occupancy classification of buildings
§ 245-100
Structure
§ 245-101
Facilities and equipment
§ 245-102
Firesafety to be provided and maintained
§ 245-103
Janitor
§ 245-104
Maintenance
§ 245-105
Garbage
§ 245-106
Fixtures and equipment
§ 245-107
Occupancy limitations
§ 245-108
Nuisances
§ 245-109
Compliance with firesafety regulations
§ 245-11
Maximum occupancy
§ 245-110
Hazards
§ 245-111
Paved areas
§ 245-112
Landscaping
§ 245-113
Noxious and offensive weeds
§ 245-114
Recreation areas and facilities
§ 245-115
Garbage, rubbish and litter
§ 245-116
Junk; attractive nuisances
§ 245-117
Insects, vermin and rodents
§ 245-118
Sewage
§ 245-119
Stormwater
§ 245-12
Prohibited uses
§ 245-120
Accessory structures and appurtenances
§ 245-121
Noxious fumes
§ 245-122
Animals and pets
§ 245-123
Open fires
§ 245-124
Signs
§ 245-125
Motor vehicles
§ 245-126
Exterior maintenance
§ 245-127
Foundations, walls and roofs
§ 245-128
Stairways, porches and railings
§ 245-129
Protection from adverse environmental conditions
§ 245-13
Habitable space
§ 245-130
Insects, vermin and rodents
§ 245-131
Windows, screens, doors and hatchways
§ 245-132
Overhanging objects; ice and snow
§ 245-133
Lighting
§ 245-134
Lead-based paint
§ 245-135
Interior maintenance
§ 245-136
Structural components and members
§ 245-137
Floors, walls and ceilings
§ 245-138
Stairs and railings
§ 245-139
Chimneys, flues and vents
§ 245-14
Light and ventilation
§ 245-140
Public space height requirements
§ 245-141
Light and ventilation in public areas
§ 245-142
Rubbish and garbage
§ 245-143
Insects, vermin and rodents
§ 245-144
Noxious fumes
§ 245-145
Asbestos
§ 245-146
Cellars and basements
§ 245-147
Security
§ 245-148
Water fountains
§ 245-149
Miscellaneous areas and spaces
§ 245-15
Separation and accessibility requirements
§ 245-150
Installation, maintenance and repairs
§ 245-151
Plumbing
§ 245-152
Sewerage systems
§ 245-153
Potable water
§ 245-154
Electrical service and equipment
§ 245-155
Heating systems
§ 245-156
Hot water supply
§ 245-157
Stormwater
§ 245-158
Fuel oil and gasoline
§ 245-159
Incinerators
§ 245-16
Public space
§ 245-160
Fuel gas
§ 245-161
Elevators
§ 245-162
Multiple dwellings
§ 245-163
One- and two-family dwellings
§ 245-164
Prevention of fire hazards
§ 245-165
Egress
§ 245-166
Fire-resistance ratings
§ 245-167
Fire protection systems
§ 245-168
Accumulation and storage of materials
§ 245-169
Prevention of fire spread
§ 245-17
Nonhabitable space
§ 245-170
Interior finishes, trim and decoration materials
§ 245-171
Fireplaces
§ 245-172
Prohibiting location for dwelling or rooming unit
§ 245-173
Maintenance
§ 245-174
Maximum occupancy; minimum space
§ 245-175
Bedrooms
§ 245-176
Alcoves
§ 245-177
Efficiency apartments
§ 245-178
Access
§ 245-179
Closets
§ 245-18
Access and vertical travel between stories
§ 245-180
Habitable space below grade
§ 245-181
Nonhabitable space
§ 245-182
Light
§ 245-183
Natural light
§ 245-184
Artificial light
§ 245-185
Ventilation
§ 245-186
Kitchens
§ 245-187
Bathrooms
§ 245-188
Heat
§ 245-189
Doors
§ 245-19
Exits
§ 245-190
Garbage and rubbish
§ 245-191
Storage of drugs and poisons
§ 245-192
Installation and maintenance
§ 245-193
Notification to tenants
§ 245-194
Penalties for offenses
§ 245-2
Purpose
§ 245-20
General requirements
§ 245-21
Exterior protection
§ 245-22
Interior protection
§ 245-23
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 245-24
Prevention of fire spread
§ 245-25
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 245-26
Fireplaces
§ 245-27
General requirements
§ 245-28
Plumbing
§ 245-29
Fuel gas
§ 245-3
Effective date
§ 245-30
Heating
§ 245-31
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 245-32
Incinerators
§ 245-33
Electrical
§ 245-34
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 245-35
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in one- and two-family dwellings
§ 245-36
Air conditioning and mechanical ventilation in multiple dwellings
§ 245-37
Fuel oil
§ 245-38
Fire protection in multiple dwellings
§ 245-39
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 245-4
Scope
§ 245-40
General requirements
§ 245-41
Open areas
§ 245-42
Buildings and structures
§ 245-43
Infestation and screening
§ 245-44
Garbage and refuse
§ 245-45
Domestic animals and pets
§ 245-46
Title
§ 245-47
Purpose
§ 245-48
Effective date
§ 245-49
Scope
§ 245-5
Nonapplicability
§ 245-50
Nonapplicability
§ 245-51
Administrative agency
§ 245-52
Powers and duties of agency
§ 245-53
Inspections
§ 245-54
Records
§ 245-55
Penalties for offenses
§ 245-56
Responsibilities of owners
§ 245-57
Responsibilities of lodging house operators
§ 245-58
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 245-59
Title
§ 245-6
Effect on other laws and regulations
§ 245-60
Effective date
§ 245-61
Purpose
§ 245-62
Applicability to residential premises
§ 245-63
Applicability to other legislation
§ 245-64
Conflicts with other legislation
§ 245-65
Applicability to Building Code
§ 245-66
Saving clause
§ 245-67
Existing remedies
§ 245-68
Terms defined
§ 245-69
Construal of certain words
§ 245-7
Conformity with state law
§ 245-70
Word usage
§ 245-71
Reference to standards
§ 245-72
Administration and enforcement of provisions
§ 245-73
Personnel
§ 245-74
Rules and regulations
§ 245-75
Records
§ 245-76
Duties of Department
§ 245-77
Registration of multiple dwellings
§ 245-78
Name of owner and agent of multiple dwelling to be posted
§ 245-79
Inspections
§ 245-8
Definitions
§ 245-80
Right of entry
§ 245-81
Access by owner or operator
§ 245-82
Procedures upon violation
§ 245-83
Notice of violation
§ 245-84
Service of notice
§ 245-85
Failure to comply upon reinspection
§ 245-86
Notice of violation to be recorded
§ 245-87
Civil penalty
§ 245-88
Criminal penalty
§ 245-89
Injunctive relief
§ 245-9
General requirements
§ 245-90
Dangerous structures
§ 245-91
Condemnation of unfit dwelling unit or structure
§ 245-92
Emergency repair program
§ 245-93
Structures imposing serious and immediate risks
§ 245-94
Code enforcement remedies
§ 245-95
Compliance; extent of liability
§ 245-96
Effect of contracts
§ 245-97
Cleanliness
§ 245-98
Exterior premises
§ 245-99