Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-10
Occupancy classification of buildings
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Buildings, for the purpose of this Part 1 , shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings: buildings containing one or two dwelling units with a maximum of one lodger in each such dwelling unit. B. Multiple dwellings: (1) Building units containing three or more dwelling units. (2) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (3) Lodging houses. (4) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house, or for similar uses. (5) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures: garages, carports and similar-type structures on residential premises.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-10 establishes how residential buildings are sorted into occupancy categories for regulatory purposes. The three main classifications are one- and two-family dwellings (which may include up to one lodger per unit), multiple dwellings (covering buildings with three or more units, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, and similar group-living arrangements), and accessory structures such as garages and carports on residential property. The category a building falls into determines which set of housing code requirements applies to it.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-10, compliant property owners correctly identify which occupancy classification applies to each building they operate, since different classifications carry different code obligations. Operators of one- and two-family dwellings, for example, are mindful that the ordinance limits lodgers to one per dwelling unit, while owners of structures that house more than five persons in club, dormitory, or similar arrangements ensure those buildings are treated as multiple dwellings. Keeping accurate records of a building's use and occupancy type helps demonstrate ongoing compliance with the classification framework.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-10 defines the occupancy categories that determine which housing protections and standards apply to the building where a tenant lives. Tenants who believe their building is misclassified—for instance, a structure functioning as a multiple dwelling but treated as a single-family home—may have grounds to raise that classification as relevant in a housing complaint or code-enforcement proceeding. Local tenant-rights organizations or the municipal code-enforcement office can be useful starting points for understanding how the classification affects the standards that apply to a specific type of residence.
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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