Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-10
Restrictions on use of certain areas
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No kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space shall be used for sleeping purposes. No basement or cellar space, except such as conform to generally accepted standards, shall be used or occupied as habitable space.
Section 199-10 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances prohibits the use of kitchens, non-habitable spaces, and public spaces as sleeping areas. It also bars basements and cellars from being used or occupied as living space unless they meet generally accepted habitability standards. The rule is designed to ensure that residents occupy only spaces that are structurally and functionally appropriate for human habitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 199 § 199-10, compliant property operators ensure that no tenant is assigned or permitted to sleep in kitchens, hallways, common areas, or other non-habitable spaces. Operators who rent units with basement or cellar areas verify that those spaces meet generally accepted habitability standards before allowing them to be used as living quarters. Maintaining documentation that below-grade spaces meet applicable standards is a common practice for operators seeking to demonstrate compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 199-10 of Babylon Village Code ch. 199 establishes that tenants have a right not to be housed in kitchens, non-habitable spaces, or substandard basement or cellar areas. If a rental unit includes a sleeping area in one of these prohibited spaces, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority in Babylon Village. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help explain what options are generally available when a unit does not meet these occupancy standards.
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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