Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-187
Bathrooms
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A. Every dwelling unit shall have a room that affords privacy, equipped with a flush water closet, with easily cleanable surfaces, properly connected to a water system that at all times provides an adequate amount of running water under pressure to cause it to operate properly and that shall be properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Building Inspector. B. Every dwelling unit shall have a lavatory which may be located in the same room as the flush water closet or, if in another room, shall be close to the door leading directly into the room in which said water closet is located. The lavatory shall be in good working condition and properly connected to a water supply system approved by the Building Inspector, which provides, at all times, an adequate amount of heated and unheated running water under pressure and which is properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Building Inspector. Water inlets for the lavatory shall be located above the overflow run of these facilities. C. Every dwelling unit shall have a room that affords privacy and is equipped with a bathtub or shower in good working condition. Such bathtub or shower may be in the same room as the water closet or in another room, it shall be properly connected to a water supply system approved by the Building Inspector and shall provide an adequate amount of heated and unheated water under pressure, and it shall be properly connected to a sewer system approved by the Building Inspector. D. In multiple dwellings, floors of bathrooms, shower rooms and water-closet rooms and compartments shall be waterproof. Such waterproofing shall extend at least four inches above floors, except doors, so that floors can be flushed or washed without leaking. E. In one- and two-family houses, the floor surface of every bathroom, shower room and water closet or compartment shall be constructed or covered with a moisture-resistant finish or material. Such floors shall be kept clean and sanitary. F. Every bathroom shall be equipped with a medicine cabinet or other approved means of storage.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-187 establishes minimum bathroom requirements for all dwelling units in the village. Every unit must have a private toilet room with a functioning flush toilet, a lavatory (sink) with both hot and cold running water under pressure, and a private bathtub or shower in good working condition — all connected to Building Inspector-approved water supply and sewer systems. In multiple dwellings, bathroom floors must be waterproofed to at least four inches above the floor surface, while one- and two-family homes must have moisture-resistant floor finishes kept clean and sanitary. Every bathroom must also include a medicine cabinet or other approved storage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Sleepy Hollow should ensure that every dwelling unit they manage meets the bathroom standards set out in ch. 245 § 245-187 before and throughout any tenancy. Compliant operators maintain flush toilets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers in good working condition, with all plumbing connected to systems approved by the Building Inspector and supplying adequate hot and cold water under pressure at all times. In multiple dwellings, landlords generally verify that bathroom floors carry proper waterproofing extending at least four inches up from the floor, and that every bathroom contains a medicine cabinet or other approved storage.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-187, tenants in every dwelling unit are entitled to a private, functioning toilet, a lavatory with hot and cold running water, and a private bathtub or shower — all properly connected to approved plumbing systems. Tenants who find these facilities missing, broken, or lacking adequate water pressure may have grounds to raise a housing code violation, and complaints about substandard bathroom conditions can generally be directed to the village's Building Inspector or code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Sleepy Hollow housing code can help residents understand the range of options available when these standards are not met.
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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