Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 48-1.2
Operation prohibited; exceptions
Operative Text
A. Boardinghouses, rooming houses or lodging houses which furnish lodging or rooming accommodations for hire or otherwise for three or more persons within the Village are hereby prohibited except boardinghouses, rooming houses or lodging houses licensed by the Village prior to July 5, 1960, or licensed as a special exception by the Village Board of Trustees to a charitable organization operating a building for recreational or community purposes that may require the use of rooms for sleeping purposes as a normal adjunct to the operation of said building. B. Any boardinghouse, rooming house or lodging house licensed by the Village prior to July 5, 1960, may continue in operation as such until December 31, 1993; provided, further, that the owner or operator thereof shall, during said period, comply with each of the provisions of this Code relevant thereto. On said 31st day of December 1993, operation of any such boardinghouse, rooming house or lodging house shall cease and terminate. No further license shall thereafter be issued by the Village for the operation of any boardinghouse, rooming house or lodging house, except such as shall be licensed as a special exception by the Village Board of Trustees to a charitable organization as set forth in Subsection A above. This prohibition shall apply to any premises operated as a boardinghouse, rooming house or lodging house prior to July 5, 1960, and licensed by the Village as such, irrespective of any transfer in ownership or renewal of license subsequent to that date.
Hempstead Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 48 § 48-1.2 effectively bans the operation of boardinghouses, rooming houses, and lodging houses that accommodate three or more paying guests within the Village. A narrow historical exception allowed facilities licensed before July 5, 1960, to continue operating through December 31, 1993, after which all such operations were required to cease permanently. The only ongoing exception permits the Village Board of Trustees to grant a special-exception license to a qualifying charitable organization that needs sleeping rooms as an incidental part of running a recreational or community building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Hempstead Village Code ch. 48 § 48-1.2, property owners and managers should be aware that operating any boardinghouse, rooming house, or lodging house serving three or more persons is prohibited, with no new licenses available except through a special-exception process reserved for charitable organizations. Compliant operators of multi-tenant rooming-style properties generally ensure their use classification does not fall within the definitions covered by this section, and they verify that any proposed use aligns with Village zoning and licensing requirements before proceeding. Owners who believe a charitable-organization exception may apply typically engage directly with the Village Board of Trustees regarding the special-exception licensing process described in § 48-1.2(A).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Hempstead Village Code ch. 48 § 48-1.2 is relevant to anyone currently living in, or considering renting a room in, a boardinghouse, rooming house, or lodging house within the Village, as such operations have been prohibited since December 31, 1993. Tenants in arrangements that may fall under this provision can contact the Village of Hempstead directly to inquire about the licensing status of their building, which may affect the legality of the tenancy itself. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing law can help individuals understand how this prohibition may interact with their housing situation and what options 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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