Tarrytown, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 184 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 184-3
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A. All of the exemptions that are set forth in RPL § 214, as same be amended from time to time, are incorporated herein by reference, except as modified below: (1) Any unit on, or within, a housing accommodation shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter if such unit has a monthly rent above 345% of fair market rent, as published by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, and as published for the County of Westchester by the NYS Division of Homes and Community Renewal, pursuant to RPL § 214, Subdivision 15. (2) Any unit on, or within, a housing accommodation that is owned by a small landlord shall be exempt from the provisions of this chapter, which small landlord is defined as a landlord that owns no more than one total units within the State of New York. B. All definitions set forth in RPL § 211, as same be amended from time to time, are incorporated herein by reference, including the definition of "small landlord," except as specifically modified in Subsection A .
Section 184-3 of Tarrytown's Code of Ordinances establishes which rental units fall outside the reach of the local rent regulations chapter. Two key carve-outs apply: units whose monthly rent exceeds 345% of the HUD-published fair market rent for Westchester County are exempt, and units owned by a landlord who owns no more than one total unit in New York State are also exempt. The section further incorporates by reference the broader exemptions and definitions found in New York Real Property Law §§ 211 and 214, with the local modifications taking precedence where they differ.
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Property owners subject to Tarrytown's rent regulations under ch. 184 should be aware that § 184-3 defines the boundaries of coverage. Operators whose rental unit's monthly rent surpasses 345% of the applicable HUD fair market rent for Westchester County, or who qualify as a small landlord owning no more than one unit statewide, generally fall outside the chapter's requirements. Compliant operators typically document their unit count and current rent levels relative to published fair market rent figures to substantiate any claimed exemption under this section.
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Section 184-3 of Tarrytown's Code of Ordinances determines whether a given unit is covered by the local rent protections, so tenants should understand that not all rentals in Tarrytown automatically qualify. If a landlord claims an exemption—such as the high-rent threshold or small-landlord status—tenants can review the HUD-published fair market rent figures for Westchester County and the landlord's stated unit ownership to assess whether the exemption appears valid. Tenants who believe a landlord is incorrectly claiming an exemption under § 184-3 may consider consulting a tenant-rights organization or reaching out to a local housing authority for guidance on available options.
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