Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-149
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, well lighted and 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.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-149 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, 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 restrooms or adjacent rest and locker rooms.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential buildings subject to Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-149 generally keep laundry room floors sealed and watertight, ensure shared storage areas are tidy and secured with locks at all times, and maintain any employee or public restrooms in a clean, well-lit, and properly ventilated state. Compliant operators routinely stock those restrooms with toilet paper and single-service towels while ensuring that no shared personal items — such as cups, towels, hairbrushes, or combs — are made available. Regular inspections of floors, drains, locks, and supply levels help demonstrate ongoing compliance with this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of buildings covered by Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-149 have an interest in shared spaces — laundry rooms, storage areas, and common restrooms — being maintained to the standards the provision 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 section. Tenants who observe such conditions can document them and report concerns to the local code enforcement or housing authority, or consult a tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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