Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-179
Closets
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Every dwelling unit shall have at least four square feet of floor-to-ceiling-height closet space for the personal effects of each permissible occupant. If it is lacking, in whole or in part, an amount of space equal in square footage to the deficiency shall be subtracted from the area of habitable room space used in determining permissible occupancy.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-179, every dwelling unit must provide at least four square feet of full-height closet space for each permitted occupant. When a unit falls short of that standard, the missing closet area is deducted from the unit's total habitable room space, which in turn reduces the number of occupants the unit is legally permitted to house. The rule effectively ties adequate storage space to the calculation of maximum lawful occupancy.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential units in Sleepy Hollow should verify that each dwelling unit contains at least four square feet of floor-to-ceiling closet space multiplied by the number of permissible occupants, as required by ch. 245 § 245-179. Compliant operators typically document closet dimensions and cross-reference them against occupancy calculations before renting or re-renting a unit. Where closet space is deficient, the permissible occupancy count must be adjusted downward by treating the shortfall as a reduction in habitable room area.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-179 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to a minimum of four square feet of full-height closet space per permitted resident. If a unit lacks sufficient closet space, the law requires that the permissible occupancy figure be recalculated downward, which can affect how many people may lawfully live there. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet this standard may raise the deficiency with local housing or code-enforcement authorities, 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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