Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 215-17
Required facilities
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A. Dwelling units. Every dwelling unit shall have a bathroom, containing a toilet, wash basin, bathtub or shower; shall be equipped with private kitchen facilities; and shall comply with such other requirements as set forth elsewhere in this chapter. B. Cooking. No cooking shall be permitted in any dwelling unit unless there are minimum sanitary facilities, which facilities shall include: (1) A kitchen sink of nonabsorbent, impervious material and a drainboard of appropriate materials, said sink to be connected to the hot- and cold-water lines. (2) Means of ventilation sufficient to remove cooking odors to the exterior of the premises.
Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-17 establishes baseline facility requirements for every dwelling unit in the village. Each unit must include a bathroom with a toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower, along with private kitchen facilities. Additionally, any cooking activity in a dwelling unit is only permitted where minimum sanitary facilities are present, specifically a non-absorbent sink connected to hot and cold water with a drainboard, and adequate ventilation to carry cooking odors outside the premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-17, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit they rent contains a fully equipped bathroom and private kitchen facilities before occupancy. Operators also verify that any unit where cooking occurs has a properly connected kitchen sink made of non-absorbent, impervious material with a drainboard, as well as ventilation sufficient to exhaust cooking odors to the exterior. Routine inspections and maintenance records help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these required facility standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Larchmont, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 215 § 215-17 gives tenants a basis to expect that their dwelling unit includes a bathroom with a toilet, wash basin, and bathtub or shower, as well as private kitchen facilities meeting the code's sanitary standards. If a unit lacks these required facilities—such as a properly connected kitchen sink or adequate cooking ventilation—tenants may have grounds to raise the deficiency with local housing or code enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Larchmont or Westchester County housing codes can help residents understand the options available to them when required facilities are absent or inadequate.
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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