Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-4
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Parts 1 and 2 of this chapter shall apply to residential premises as follows: A. Lots, plots or parcels of land on which residential buildings, buildings of mixed occupancy or accessory structures are located. B. Residential buildings, including one- and two-family dwellings and multiple dwellings, except as specifically excluded in § 245-5 . C. Residential occupancies in buildings of mixed occupancy. D. Accessory structures, accessory to residential occupancies.
Section 245-4 of Sleepy Hollow's Code of Ordinances Chapter 245 defines the range of properties covered by Parts 1 and 2 of the chapter. The rule extends to residential land and buildings of all sizes—from single-family homes to multi-unit dwellings—as well as mixed-use buildings where people live and any accessory structures tied to those residential uses. Certain properties may be carved out by the exclusions listed in § 245-5, which sets the boundaries of what falls outside this chapter's reach.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that § 245-4 brings a broad range of residential properties under the requirements of Chapter 245, Parts 1 and 2, including one- and two-family homes, multiple dwellings, mixed-use buildings with residential occupancies, and associated accessory structures. Compliant operators generally confirm whether their specific property type falls within this scope or qualifies for an exclusion under § 245-5 before determining which obligations apply. Reviewing the full chapter alongside the scope provision helps operators understand which standards govern their properties.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-4 establishes that the protections and requirements of Chapter 245, Parts 1 and 2 apply broadly to residential occupancies in Sleepy Hollow, covering apartments in multi-family buildings, units in mixed-use buildings, and even accessory structures used residentially. Tenants living in any of these property types may be able to invoke the chapter's provisions if conditions or practices appear to fall short of what the code requires. Those who believe their housing situation is covered under § 245-4 can consult a local tenant-rights organization or contact the relevant municipal authority to understand available complaint or enforcement pathways.
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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