Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-11
Requirements for space to be considered habitable
Operative Text
No space shall be considered to be habitable space unless it complies with the following size requirements: A. The minimum ceiling height shall be seven feet six inches over 50% of the floor area. For the purpose of computing the floor area, no such area shall be taken into account over which the ceiling height is less than five feet. B. Each dwelling unit shall contain at least one habitable room having a minimum floor area of 150 square feet and a minimum horizontal dimension of 10 feet. C. Kitchens shall have a minimum floor area of 60 square feet, and other habitable spaces shall contain not less than 80 square feet of floor area and shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of seven feet. D. Every alcove less than 60 feet square 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.
Babylon Village Code § 199-11 establishes the minimum physical dimensions a space must meet before it can legally qualify as habitable. Ceilings must reach at least seven feet six inches over half the floor area, and each dwelling unit must include at least one room of no less than 150 square feet with a 10-foot horizontal span. Kitchens require at least 60 square feet, other habitable rooms at least 80 square feet, and alcoves are subject to specific rules about size, openings, and ventilation that determine whether they count as part of an adjoining room or must stand alone as habitable space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers in Babylon Village should ensure that every unit offered for occupancy satisfies the dimensional standards set out in § 199-11 before classifying any space as habitable. Compliant operators typically verify ceiling heights, measure floor areas for each room type, and assess any alcoves against the partition-opening and depth requirements before listing or renting a unit. Maintaining documentation of these measurements can support a showing of compliance during inspections or code-enforcement reviews.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 199-11 of the Babylon Village Code, tenants have an interest in knowing whether the rooms in their dwelling meet the minimum size and ceiling-height standards required for habitable space. If a rented space appears to fall short of these requirements—such as a very low ceiling, an undersized kitchen, or an alcove that lacks proper lighting and ventilation—tenants may consider raising the issue with local code-enforcement or building-inspection authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Babylon Village regulations can help residents understand what options are generally available when habitability standards may not be met.
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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