Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 224 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 224-1
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A. Multifamily premises, commercial premises and single-family residences shall be maintained in conformity with the provisions of this chapter so as to establish reasonable safeguards for the safety, health and welfare of the occupants and users thereof and of the general public. B. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: COMMERCIAL PREMISES A building, structure or land used for any purpose other than for single-family or multifamily purposes, including premises used for retail purposes, business purposes or industrial purposes. MULTIFAMILY PREMISES Any building which is used as a home or residence, other than a single-family residence, together with any garage or other accessory buildings and the lot upon which such building or buildings are constructed. SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE A building which is occupied exclusively as the home or residence of a single family, together with any garage or other accessory building and the lot upon which such building or buildings are constructed.
Section 224-1 of Hastings-on-Hudson's Code of Ordinances establishes the foundational purpose of the village's property maintenance chapter: all multifamily premises, commercial premises, and single-family residences must be kept in a condition that protects the safety, health, and welfare of occupants and the general public. The section also sets out the key definitions that apply throughout Chapter 224, distinguishing between single-family residences, multifamily premises, and commercial premises. These definitions determine which category a given property falls into and, by extension, which maintenance obligations under the chapter apply to it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 224-1, property owners in Hastings-on-Hudson should be aware that Chapter 224's maintenance standards apply broadly across property types — single-family residences, multifamily premises, and commercial properties are all covered. Compliant operators generally familiarize themselves with how their property is classified under the definitions in § 224-1, since that classification governs which specific obligations apply throughout the rest of the chapter. Keeping properties in conformity with these standards is framed by the ordinance as a baseline requirement for protecting occupant safety, health, and welfare.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 224-1 signals that tenants living in multifamily premises in Hastings-on-Hudson are among the people whose safety, health, and welfare the chapter is designed to protect. Because this section establishes the definitions and purpose underlying all of Chapter 224, it can be relevant context when a tenant believes a property is not being maintained to the standards the ordinance contemplates. Tenants who have concerns about property conditions may find it useful to review the full chapter, contact the village's code enforcement office, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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