Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 9-79
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: MULTIPLE-RESIDENCE FACILITY Means any building, structure or portion thereof in which more than four (4) persons, unrelated to the owner, occupy space, rooms or suites. This shall include but not be limited to hotels, motels, apartment houses, rooming houses, boardinghouses, garden apartments, nursing homes, convalescent homes, adult homes and residential board and care facilities. This shall not apply to accessory apartments nor to condominiums nor cooperatives wherein the living units are individually owned nor to hospitals. MULTIPLE-UNIT DWELLING Means any building or structure which contains four (4) or more individual dwelling units or spaces with a common roof or otherwise physically connected, and shall include structures commonly known as "townhouses," "garden apartments," "motels," "hotels," "apartment houses" and "condominiums."
Section 9-79 of Bellport, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 9 establishes the foundational definitions used throughout the article. A 'Multiple-Residence Facility' covers buildings where more than four unrelated persons share space, including hotels, rooming houses, and nursing homes, but excludes accessory apartments, individually owned condominiums and cooperatives, and hospitals. A 'Multiple-Unit Dwelling' refers to any building containing four or more individual dwelling units under a common roof or physically connected, encompassing townhouses, garden apartments, motels, hotels, apartment houses, and condominiums.
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Property owners and managers in Bellport should be familiar with the definitions set out in § 9-79, as they determine which regulatory requirements under ch. 9 apply to a given property. Operators of buildings with more than four unrelated occupants—such as rooming houses, adult homes, or apartment complexes—generally fall within the 'Multiple-Residence Facility' category, while those with four or more connected dwelling units fall under 'Multiple-Unit Dwelling.' Understanding which classification applies to a property is a foundational step in determining compliance obligations under the broader article.
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Tenants living in Bellport can look to § 9-79 to understand whether their building qualifies as a 'Multiple-Residence Facility' or a 'Multiple-Unit Dwelling' under ch. 9, which in turn determines what protections and standards may apply to their housing. Residents of hotels, rooming houses, apartment buildings, and similar structures with more than four unrelated occupants are generally covered by the Multiple-Residence Facility definition. Tenants who want to understand how these classifications affect their rights may find it helpful to consult a local tenant-rights organization or review the full article of the Bellport Code of Ordinances.
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