Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 60-5
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Any affordable housing units developed pursuant to this article shall be no smaller than the smallest unit not designated an affordable housing unit and shall contain the same amenities as all other units in the development.
Under Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 60 § 60-5, affordable housing units within a development must meet a minimum size threshold — they cannot be smaller than the smallest market-rate unit in the same project. Beyond square footage, these units must also include the same amenities provided to all other units in the development, ensuring that affordable units are not built to a lesser standard than their market-rate counterparts.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators developing projects that include affordable housing units under ch. 60 § 60-5 generally ensure that each affordable unit is sized at or above the floor set by the smallest non-affordable unit in the same development. Compliant developers also document that every amenity offered in market-rate units — such as appliances, finishes, or common-area access — is equally available in the affordable units. Maintaining parity in both size and amenities across the development is the core obligation this design standard imposes.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 60-5 of Spring Valley's Code of Ordinances gives residents of affordable housing units the right to units that are no smaller than the smallest market-rate unit and that include all the same amenities as other units in the development. If an affordable unit appears to fall short of these standards — whether in size or in missing amenities — tenants may consider documenting the discrepancy and raising it with the Village of Spring Valley's relevant municipal office or a local tenant-rights organization. This provision can also be relevant as a basis for raising a code-compliance concern through available local channels.
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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