Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-175
Bedrooms
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A. In every dwelling unit of two or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall have at least 70 square feet of floor area for one occupant; 50 square feet of floor area per person for two or more occupants; for children under six years old, the requirement shall be 35 square feet per child for two or more children. B. Every sleeping room shall be at least seven feet wide. C. Every sleeping room shall have a door to ensure privacy. D. A kitchen shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
Section 245-175 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes minimum space and design standards for rooms used for sleeping in any dwelling unit with two or more habitable rooms. A single occupant's sleeping room must have at least 70 square feet of floor area, while rooms shared by two or more people require at least 50 square feet per person; for two or more children under six, the floor-area requirement drops to 35 square feet per child. Every sleeping room must also be at least seven feet wide, must have a door for privacy, and kitchens are prohibited from being used as sleeping spaces under any circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Sleepy Hollow should ensure that all sleeping rooms in units covered by ch. 245 § 245-175 meet the applicable floor-area minimums before assigning or approving occupancy—70 square feet for a single occupant, 50 square feet per person for multiple adult occupants, and 35 square feet per child under six when two or more such children share the room. Compliant operators also verify that each sleeping room is at least seven feet wide and is equipped with a functioning door that provides privacy. Additionally, no kitchen in a covered dwelling unit may be designated or used as a sleeping area, and lease terms and occupancy arrangements should reflect that restriction.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-175, tenants have a right to sleeping accommodations that meet specific size, width, and privacy standards—including a door on every sleeping room and a prohibition on using kitchens as sleeping spaces. If a sleeping room appears to fall below the required floor-area minimums or lacks a door, that condition may constitute a housing code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local housing or code-enforcement authority. Tenants who believe their unit does not comply with § 245-175 may also wish to consult a tenant-rights organization or legal aid provider 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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