Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 232 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 232-7
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As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: COMMON AREAS Every enclosed or unenclosed area of a multiple-dwelling building that residents of more than one unit are entitled to enter or use, including but not limited to halls, pathways, lobbies, courtyards, elevators, stairs, community rooms, playgrounds, gym facilities, swimming pools, restrooms, laundry rooms, cooking areas, eating areas and meeting rooms. MULTI-DWELLING BUILDING Any property containing 10 or more dwelling units, including, but not limited to, apartment buildings, condominium complexes, senior and assisted-living facilities and long-term health-care facilities. SMOKING The combustion of any cigar, cigarette, tobacco or any similar article or any other combustible substance in any manner or in any form or the heating or ignition of an e-cigarette which creates a vapor.
Section 232-7 of Island Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 232 establishes the working definitions for three key terms used throughout the article: 'Common Areas,' 'Multi-Dwelling Building,' and 'Smoking.' Common areas are defined broadly to include any shared indoor or outdoor spaces accessible to residents of more than one unit, such as lobbies, elevators, laundry rooms, and pools. A multi-dwelling building is any property with 10 or more dwelling units, spanning apartment buildings, condominiums, and certain care facilities. Smoking encompasses traditional combustion of tobacco and similar products as well as the heating or ignition of e-cigarettes that produce vapor.
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Property owners and managers operating under ch. 232 § 232-7 should recognize that the definitions in this section set the scope for the rest of the article's requirements. Because 'common areas' is defined expansively—covering everything from hallways and elevators to playgrounds and cooking areas—compliant operators generally account for all such shared spaces when implementing any policies tied to this article. Operators of properties with 10 or more units, including senior and assisted-living facilities, fall within the 'multi-dwelling building' definition and should ensure their practices align with the full article accordingly.
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Under ch. 232 § 232-7, tenants living in buildings with 10 or more units should be aware that the protections and rules in this article extend to a wide range of shared spaces, not just interior hallways. The broad definition of 'smoking' means that e-cigarette use that produces vapor is treated the same as traditional tobacco combustion for purposes of this article. Tenants who believe a shared space covered by the 'common areas' definition is not being properly addressed may consider raising the issue with local housing authorities or consulting a tenant-rights organization familiar with Island Park ordinances.
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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