Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-11
Maximum occupancy
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A. In dwelling units, the maximum number of occupants shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the floor areas of habitable rooms, other than kitchens, as follows: (1) One occupant per room having floor area of at least 80 square feet but less than 120 square feet; (2) Two occupants per room having floor area of at least 120 square feet but less than 180 square feet; and (3) Three occupants per room having floor area of 180 square feet or more. B. In lodging units, the maximum number of occupants shall be limited to the number determined on the same basis as for dwelling units. C. In buildings occupied as clubs, dormitories, sorority or fraternity houses and providing sleeping accommodations for more than five persons, the maximum number of occupants so accommodated in any habitable room shall be limited to the number determined on the basis of the floor area, in square feet, of the room divided by 50 square feet per occupant.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-11 establishes maximum occupancy limits for residential spaces based on room size. In standard dwelling and lodging units, a room's permitted number of occupants scales from one person (for rooms between 80 and 119 square feet) up to three persons (for rooms of 180 square feet or more). In communal sleeping facilities such as dormitories, clubs, and fraternity or sorority houses housing more than five people, the limit is calculated by dividing the room's square footage by 50 square feet per occupant.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating under ch. 245 § 245-11 generally measure the floor area of each habitable room—excluding kitchens—to determine the lawful occupancy cap before renting or assigning sleeping space. Compliant operators document room dimensions and apply the tiered formula for dwelling and lodging units, or the per-50-square-foot formula for qualifying communal facilities. Maintaining accurate floor-area records helps demonstrate that occupancy assignments conform to the ordinance's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 245 § 245-11, tenants have a right to occupy a unit that is not overcrowded beyond the limits the ordinance sets based on room size. If a tenant believes a landlord is assigning or permitting occupancy that exceeds those limits, they may raise the violation with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Sleepy Hollow. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand what documentation or complaint processes 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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