Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-12
Kitchen storage
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In kitchens, cabinets and/or shelves shall be provided for the storage of eating, drinking and cooking equipment and utensils and for the storage of food that does not require refrigeration. Adequate counter space for the preparation of food shall also be provided. Cabinets, shelves and counters shall be of sound construction furnished with surfaces that are easily cleanable and that will not impart any toxic or deleterious effect to food.
Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-12 establishes that every kitchen must include cabinets or shelves sufficient for storing dishes, cookware, utensils, and non-refrigerated food, along with adequate counter space for food preparation. All of these surfaces and storage units must be solidly built, easy to clean, and made of materials that will not contaminate food. The rule sets a baseline standard for kitchen functionality and safety in residential units covered by the code.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 58 § 58-12, compliant operators generally ensure that kitchens in their rental units are equipped with cabinets or shelves of sufficient capacity for cookware, utensils, and dry food storage, as well as adequate counter space for food preparation. Surfaces on these fixtures are typically kept in sound structural condition and made of or finished with materials that are non-toxic, non-harmful to food, and readily cleanable. Routine inspections of cabinet integrity, shelf stability, and counter surface condition help operators maintain ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 58-12 of the Yonkers Code of Ordinances gives tenants a right to kitchen storage — including cabinets or shelves for dishes, utensils, and dry goods — and adequate counter space, all constructed of safe, cleanable materials. If a kitchen lacks these features or if existing cabinets, shelves, or counters are deteriorated, structurally unsound, or made of materials that could contaminate food, that condition may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of this standard can document the conditions, raise the issue in writing with their landlord, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the appropriate Yonkers housing or code enforcement office or consulting a local tenant-rights organization.
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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