Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-131
Windows, screens, doors and hatchways
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A. Every window and exterior door shall fit reasonably well in its frame. Weather stripping shall be used. They shall be kept in sound condition and in good repair. B. Every window, exterior door and frame shall be so constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall as to exclude wind and rain from entering the building. They shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. C. Every required window sash shall be fully supplied with approved glazing materials that are without cracks or holes. D. Every window, other than a fixed one, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. Meeting rails shall meet. E. Window locks shall be provided for every window and shall function properly. F. Every sash shall be so set that it slides without undue effort in its frame, yet not so loose as to rattle or jam or admit the elements. G. Every exterior door, door hinge, door latch and all other hardware shall be maintained in good and operable condition. H. Every basement or cellar hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the structure. I. Every basement or cellar window that is openable shall be supplied with rodentproof shields or storm windows or other material affording protection against the entrance of rodents.
Section 245-131 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes detailed standards for the condition and operation of windows, exterior doors, and basement or cellar hatchways in residential buildings. Every such element must fit properly in its frame, exclude wind and rain, operate smoothly, and be equipped with functioning locks and hardware. Basement and cellar openings must additionally be constructed and maintained to block rodents, surface water, and rain from entering the structure.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-131, compliant property operators routinely inspect all windows and exterior doors to confirm they fit their frames, are weather-stripped, and are free of cracked or broken glazing. Functioning window locks, operable door hardware, and properly sliding sashes are all part of the standard maintenance checklist this provision requires. Basement hatchways and openable cellar windows should be checked for gaps, drainage vulnerabilities, and the presence of rodentproof shields or equivalent protective materials.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-131 gives tenants a basis to raise concerns when windows do not close properly, locks are missing or broken, doors fail to keep out wind or rain, or basement openings allow rodent entry. Tenants who observe these conditions may document them in writing and report them to the local housing or code enforcement office in Sleepy Hollow. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what remedies or complaint processes may be available under this provision.
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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