Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-14

A. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet six inches over 50% of the floor area; and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing floor area. B. A dwelling unit shall contain at least one habitable room having a minimum of 120 square feet of floor area and a minimum horizontal dimension of 10 feet. C. Kitchens shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area, and other habitable spaces shall contain not less than 70 square feet of floor area and shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of seven feet. D. Every alcove less than 60 square feet in area, except a cooking space or foyer, shall be deemed to be part of a habitable room. The area of the opening in the dividing partition between the alcove and the room shall be at least 80% of the wall area of such partition, measured on the alcove side, but not less than 40 square feet. The depth of such alcove shall not exceed half its width. The floor area of the alcove shall be added to the floor area of the room in determining light and ventilation requirements for the room. An alcove with an area of 60 square feet or more, but less than the required area of a habitable room, shall be separately lighted and ventilated as required for habitable space.