Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-15
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Nonhabitable space shall conform to the following requirements: A. Height. Nonhabitable space, except crawl spaces and attics, in multiple dwellings shall comply with generally accepted standards. B. Toilet rooms and bathrooms. Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall meet the following requirements: (1) Toilet rooms and bathrooms shall be separated from the rest of the dwelling unit by a full wall. (2) Bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with floors of moisture-resistant material and natural ventilation to the exterior or mechanical ventilation. C. Light and ventilation. Nonhabitable space shall have the following light and ventilation requirements: (1) Kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms shall be provided with ventilation by natural means as required for habitable space, except that openable areas shall not be less than 1 1/2 square feet for bathrooms or toilet rooms and not less than three square feet for kitchenettes. In the alternative, such rooms may be provided with mechanical ventilation exhausting not less than 25 cubic feet per minute for bathrooms and toilet rooms and not less than 100 cubic feet per minute for kitchenettes. (2) Ventilation shall be provided in unheated attics, spaces below flat roofs and crawl spaces. The location and net areas of ventilation openings shall be such as to minimize the deterioration of structural members from condensation or other causes, in conformity with generally accepted standards. (3) Spaces in structures which contain central heat-producing, air-conditioning and other equipment shall be ventilated to the outer air, and air from these spaces shall not be recirculated to other parts of the building, and other spaces shall be fire retardant.
Section 199-15 of Babylon Village's Code of Ordinances establishes physical standards for nonhabitable spaces in multiple dwellings, covering ceiling heights, bathroom and toilet room construction, and ventilation requirements. Bathrooms and toilet rooms must be fully walled off from the rest of the unit, have moisture-resistant floors, and provide either natural or mechanical ventilation meeting specified minimums. Attics, crawl spaces, and areas housing mechanical equipment must also be ventilated in ways that prevent structural deterioration and fire hazards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of multiple dwellings in Babylon Village should ensure that all nonhabitable spaces conform to the standards set out in § 199-15, including verifying that bathrooms and toilet rooms are enclosed by full walls and finished with moisture-resistant flooring. Ventilation systems—whether natural openings or mechanical exhaust fans—must meet the minimum area and airflow thresholds specified for kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Spaces housing heating, cooling, or other central equipment must be vented to the outside, with no recirculation of that air to occupied areas of the building.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in multiple dwellings in Babylon Village have an interest in knowing that § 199-15 sets baseline construction and ventilation standards for bathrooms, kitchenettes, and other nonhabitable spaces in their units. If a bathroom lacks proper enclosure, moisture-resistant flooring, or adequate ventilation, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local building or housing enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document such conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available to them.
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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