Highland Falls, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 122 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 122-12
Prohibited uses
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited, in lodging houses, to use for dining purposes any communal kitchen containing less than 100 square feet of floor area or any nonhabitable space or public space other than dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare or eat meals in lodging units. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Highland Falls Code of Ordinances ch. 122 § 122-12 establishes a set of prohibited uses for certain spaces within residential and lodging properties. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping, and cellar spaces may not be treated as habitable space at all. In lodging houses, dining is restricted to designated dining spaces or communal kitchens of at least 100 square feet, and individual lodging units may not be used for preparing or eating meals.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of lodging houses and residential properties in Highland Falls must structure their buildings so that sleeping, dining, and habitation occur only in spaces designated and sized for those purposes under § 122-12. Compliant operators ensure that no tenant or guest sleeps in a kitchen or nonhabitable area, that communal kitchens used for dining meet the 100-square-foot minimum, and that cellar spaces are never offered or rented as habitable rooms. Routine inspections of unit configurations and common areas help confirm that actual use patterns align with these restrictions.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Highland Falls Code ch. 122 § 122-12, tenants have a right to occupy spaces that meet the code's habitability and use standards — for example, a landlord may not lawfully rent a cellar space as a habitable unit or designate a kitchen as a sleeping area. If a rented space appears to violate these prohibited-use rules, tenants can document the conditions and raise the violation with the local code enforcement or building department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can also help explain what options may be available when a unit does not conform to these standards.
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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