Ithaca, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 210 — Housing Standards
Ithaca housing standards ordinance (Parts 1 & 3, Arts. I–VII, XI–XIV; 59 §§): minimum housing standards, owner and occupant duties, inspection, enforcement. DEC-026 J4 exception. Verified 2026-11-07.
Provisions (59)
§ 210-1
Purpose
§ 210-10
Habitable space
§ 210-11
Public space
§ 210-12
Nonhabitable space
§ 210-13
Access and stairs
§ 210-14
Exits
§ 210-15
General requirements
§ 210-16
Exterior protection
§ 210-17
Interior protection
§ 210-18
Prohibited accumulations and storage
§ 210-19
Prevention of fire spread
§ 210-2
Applicability
§ 210-20
Interior finishes, trim and decorative materials
§ 210-21
Fireplaces
§ 210-22
General requirements
§ 210-23
Plumbing
§ 210-24
Fuel gas
§ 210-25
Heating
§ 210-26
Chimneys, flues and gas vents
§ 210-27
Incinerators
§ 210-28
Electrical wiring and equipment
§ 210-29
Cooking and refrigeration
§ 210-3
Conflicts with other provisions; highest standards to prevail
§ 210-30
Air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation
§ 210-31
Fuel oil
§ 210-32
Fire-protection systems and devices
§ 210-33
Elevators, dumbwaiters and escalators in multiple dwellings
§ 210-34
Conformance required
§ 210-35
Open areas
§ 210-36
Buildings and structures
§ 210-37
Infestation and screening
§ 210-38
Garbage and refuse
§ 210-39
Domestic animals and pets
§ 210-4
Conformance with state provisions required
§ 210-40
Locks
§ 210-42
Inspections
§ 210-43
Certificate of compliance
§ 210-44
Dwelling unit information form
§ 210-5
Definitions
§ 210-6
General requirements
§ 210-7
Occupancy classifications
§ 210-72
Purpose
§ 210-73
Applicability
§ 210-74
Administrative personnel
§ 210-75
Powers and duties of Director of Planning and Development in relation to housing standards
§ 210-76
Inspection
§ 210-77
Records
§ 210-78
Housing Board of Review
§ 210-79
Hearings
§ 210-8
Maximum number of occupants in dwelling units
§ 210-80
Appeals
§ 210-81
Responsibilities of owners
§ 210-82
Responsibilities of lodging house operators and landlords
§ 210-83
Responsibilities of occupants
§ 210-84
Retaliatory evictions or reprisals
§ 210-85
Discontinuance of utilities
§ 210-86
Penalties for offenses
§ 210-87
Other remedies
§ 210-9