Great Neck Plaza, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-11
Public space
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A. Height. Public space shall have a minimum height of seven feet six inches measured from finished floor to finished ceiling. B. Light and ventilation. (1) Public spaces shall be provided with artificial light. (2) In public stairs, stairways and passageways, artificial light shall be electric lighting available at all times so as to afford safe passage for occupants and users. Such lighting shall conform to the following: A sufficient number of fixtures shall be provided so that the distance between fixtures is not more than 30 feet and so that no wall is more than 15 feet distant from a fixture. Incandescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/4 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps with a total of not less than 60 watts. Fluorescent lighting shall be based on not less than 1/10 watt per square foot of floor area, except that each fixture shall have a lamp or lamps of a total of not less than 40 watts. Where under these formulas the calculated wattage does not correspond to that of a standard lamp, the next larger size shall be used. (3) Public spaces shall be provided with either natural ventilation, conforming to the requirements for habitable space, or with mechanical ventilation.
Section 124-11 of the Great Neck Plaza Code of Ordinances establishes minimum standards for public spaces in residential buildings, covering ceiling height, lighting, and ventilation. Public spaces must be at least seven feet six inches tall from finished floor to finished ceiling, and must be equipped with artificial lighting that meets specific wattage and fixture-spacing requirements. Stairways and passageways require electric lighting available at all times, while ventilation must be either natural (meeting habitable-space standards) or mechanical.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of properties subject to Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-11 generally ensure that all public spaces meet the seven-foot-six-inch minimum ceiling height and that lighting fixtures are spaced no more than 30 feet apart, with no wall more than 15 feet from a fixture. Compliant buildings maintain always-on electric lighting in stairways and passageways, sized to meet the incandescent (minimum ¼ watt per square foot, at least 60 watts per fixture) or fluorescent (minimum 1/10 watt per square foot, at least 40 watts per fixture) standards set out in § 124-11. Ventilation systems in public spaces are verified to provide either natural ventilation consistent with habitable-space requirements or an approved mechanical ventilation system.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents in buildings covered by Great Neck Plaza Code ch. 124 § 124-11 have a right to public spaces—including hallways, stairways, and passageways—that meet minimum height, lighting, and ventilation standards. If stairwells are poorly lit, ceilings appear below the required height, or ventilation seems inadequate, these conditions may constitute violations of § 124-11 that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Great Neck Plaza ordinances can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what complaint processes may be available.
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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