LeRoy Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 128 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 128-11
Habitable space
Operative Text
A. Height. Habitable space shall have a minimum ceiling height of seven feet six inches over 50% of the floor area, and the floor area where the ceiling height is less than five feet shall not be considered in computing floor area. B. Area. A dwelling unit shall contain at least one habitable room having a minimum of 150 square feet of floor area and a minimum horizontal dimension of 10 feet. C. Kitchens. Kitchens shall have a minimum of 60 square feet of floor area, and other habitable spaces shall contain not less than 80 square feet of floor area and shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of seven feet. D. Alcoves. Every alcove less than 60 square feet in area, except a cooking space or foyer, shall be deemed to be part of a habitable room. The area of the opening in the dividing partition between the alcove and the room shall be at least 80% of the wall area of such partition, measured in the alcove side, but not less than 40 square feet. The depth of such alcove shall not exceed half its width. The floor area of the alcove shall be added to the floor area of the room in determining light and ventilation requirements for the room, but less than the required area of a habitable room, shall be separately lighted and ventilated as required for habitable space.
Section 128-11 of LeRoy Village's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum physical standards for habitable spaces within dwelling units. Ceilings must reach at least seven feet six inches over half the floor area, and spaces with ceilings below five feet don't count toward usable floor area. At least one room must be 150 square feet with a 10-foot horizontal span, kitchens must be at least 60 square feet, and other habitable rooms must be at least 80 square feet with a 7-foot minimum dimension. Small alcoves under 60 square feet are generally treated as part of the adjoining room, subject to specific rules about partition openings, depth, and independent lighting and ventilation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in LeRoy Village should ensure that all dwelling units meet the dimensional requirements set out in § 128-11 before renting or continuing to rent a unit. This means verifying ceiling heights, confirming that each unit contains at least one room of 150 square feet, and ensuring kitchens and other habitable rooms meet their respective minimum floor areas and horizontal dimensions. When a unit includes alcoves, landlords generally document whether those spaces meet the partition-opening ratio, depth limits, and independent lighting and ventilation requirements described in § 128-11(D).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 128-11 of the LeRoy Village Code of Ordinances, tenants have an interest in knowing that their dwelling unit must meet specific minimum size and ceiling-height standards as a condition of lawful habitation. If a unit appears to fall short of these requirements — for example, a kitchen smaller than 60 square feet or a primary room lacking the required 150 square feet — that may constitute a code violation that can be raised with local code enforcement or housing officials. Tenants who believe their unit does not comply with § 128-11 may consider contacting the village's code enforcement office or a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
Generated November 9, 2026 — auto-generated, not yet human-reviewed. See /transparency for methodology.
Effective Timeline
References Out
No outbound references recorded yet for this provision.
References In
Rules and statutes that cite this regulation