Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-174
Maximum occupancy; minimum space
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No person shall occupy or let to another for occupancy any dwelling unit that does not comply with the following requirements: A. A dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling shall not be occupied by more than one family, plus two occupants unrelated to the family, except for guests or domestic employees. B. The owner, or his agent, shall advise the occupants, in writing, of the maximum number of occupants permitted in the dwelling unit. C. Every dwelling unit shall contain at least 150 square feet for the first occupant, at least 100 square feet for the second occupant and at least 75 square feet for each occupant thereafter. The floor space shall be calculated on the basis of total habitable room area. D. At least one room shall have a minimum width of 10 feet. E. Every habitable room shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet over at least 50% of the floor area therein. The area where the ceiling is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing minimum required floor area.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-174 establishes both occupancy limits and minimum space standards for dwelling units. A unit in a multiple dwelling may not house more than one family plus two unrelated occupants, with exceptions for guests and domestic employees. Space requirements scale with the number of occupants—starting at 150 square feet for the first person—and physical dimensions such as room width and ceiling height must also meet specified minimums.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-174, compliant operators ensure that no dwelling unit is rented or occupied in a way that exceeds the family-plus-two-unrelated-occupants limit, and they provide written notice to occupants stating the maximum permitted number of residents. Owners and their agents also verify that the unit's habitable floor area meets the per-occupant square footage thresholds before a tenancy begins, and that at least one room is at least 10 feet wide and all habitable rooms have a ceiling height of at least seven feet over half the floor area. Keeping records of the written occupancy disclosures required by § 245-174 is a standard practice for demonstrating compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-174 of the Sleepy Hollow Code entitles occupants to receive written notice from the owner or agent specifying the maximum number of people allowed in their unit. Tenants who believe a unit fails to meet the space, width, or ceiling-height standards set out in § 245-174 may raise those conditions as a potential code violation with the appropriate local housing or building enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow's housing code can help residents understand what options are generally available when a unit may not conform to these requirements.
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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