Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-1
Illegal residential occupancies and over-occupancies
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to construct, alter or otherwise to make any change or improvement to any real property within the Town of Haverstraw where: (1) Such change, alteration or conversion results in a residential use, or a number of residential dwelling units on the property that is not permitted in the zoning district in which the property is located; or (2) The change, alteration or conversion is effectuated without all required approvals and/or permits having first been obtained; or (3) The change, alteration or conversion is otherwise in violation of the Town Zoning Law or the provisions of the New York State Building or Fire Codes. B. It shall be unlawful for any person to occupy or, as owner landlord or property manager, to rent or otherwise to permit or suffer the occupancy of any property within the Town where the number of dwelling units located in or on such property exceeds the number of dwelling units lawfully permitted in or on such property.
Haverstraw Town, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 § 128-1 establishes two broad prohibitions. First, no one may construct, alter, or convert real property in ways that create unpermitted residential uses, exceed the number of dwelling units allowed by zoning, or bypass required permits and approvals under state building or fire codes. Second, no one—whether as an owner, landlord, or property manager—may occupy or allow others to occupy a property that contains more dwelling units than are legally permitted there.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 128 § 128-1, compliant property owners and managers in the Town of Haverstraw generally verify that any construction, renovation, or conversion project has secured all required zoning approvals and building or fire code permits before work begins. They also confirm that the number of occupied dwelling units on a property never exceeds what is lawfully authorized for that zoning district. Operators typically maintain documentation of permitted unit counts and applicable approvals to demonstrate ongoing compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 128-1 of Haverstraw Town's Code of Ordinances means that tenants living in a unit that was created or occupied without proper permits or in excess of the legally allowed number of dwelling units may have grounds to raise that violation in relevant proceedings. Tenants who believe their housing situation involves an illegal or over-occupied unit can report concerns to the Town of Haverstraw's code enforcement office or consult a tenant-rights organization familiar with New York housing law. Understanding the permitted status of a dwelling unit under ch. 128 § 128-1 can be relevant to a range of tenant rights and remedies.
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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