Albany, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 231 § 231-74
Communal cooking and dining facilities
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Every communal kitchen and dining room located in a rooming house shall have adequate space facilities and shall be so located as to be accessible to the occupant of each rooming unit, sharing the use of such facilities, without going through a dwelling unit or rooming unit of another occupant.
Albany City Code § 231-74 establishes that any shared kitchen or dining room in a rooming house must be adequately sized and equipped, and must be reachable by every resident who uses it without requiring passage through another occupant's private living space. The rule is designed to ensure that communal cooking and dining areas are genuinely accessible to all who share them. It applies to the physical layout and sufficiency of these shared facilities within rooming houses.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 231-74 of Albany's Code of Ordinances, operators of rooming houses generally ensure that communal kitchens and dining rooms are sized and outfitted to serve all residents who share them. Compliant operators also verify that the path to these shared facilities does not route any resident through another occupant's rooming unit or dwelling unit. Regular review of floor plans and access routes helps confirm that the layout meets this accessibility standard.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 231-74 of Albany's Code of Ordinances gives rooming house residents the right to reach shared kitchen and dining facilities without crossing through a neighbor's private space. If a communal kitchen or dining room appears inadequate in size, equipment, or accessibility, residents may consider documenting the conditions and contacting Albany's code enforcement office to report a potential violation. Tenant-rights organizations in Albany can also help residents understand what options are generally available when shared facilities do not meet the standard described in § 231-74.
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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