Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 300-37
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General. (1) There shall be provided within each dwelling unit approved-type cooking and approved-type refrigeration equipment located in a kitchen or kitchenette. If the landlord does not provide cooking or refrigeration equipment, approved hookup fixtures shall be provided in convenient locations. (2) Approved-type cooking shall be of the stationary type. (3) Electrical cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be properly connected to the electrical system. (4) Gas-burning cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be connected to the gas supply system with pipe or tubing of solid metal or approved appliance connectors. (5) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. B. Ranges and gas refrigerators. (1) Ranges shall be installed with clearance for ventilation. (2) Water-cooled gas refrigerators shall be prohibited. (3) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be installed and maintained so that the burner operates properly, there is no emission of excessive heat or odors, there is no discharge of carbon monoxide, the flue is not internally clogged, the flue outlet is free of obstructions, and the refrigerator is not otherwise defective. (4) Air-cooled gas refrigerators shall be equipped with: (a) An integral flue which is resistant to the corrosive action of flue gases; (b) A dust-incinerating gas burner, gas pressure regulator, gas supply filter, and thermostat; and (c) A device to automatically shut off the gas supply to the burner when the pilot flame is extinguished. C. Communal kitchens. (1) Communal kitchens shall be provided with kitchen equipment complying with the requirements of Table I. (2) Clear working space in front of such equipment shall be at least four feet. Table I: Communal Kitchen Equipment Requirements Number of Occupants Served Equipment 12 and Fewer 13 or More Sink 24-inch front Additional 24-inch unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof Range 4 burners Additional 4-burner unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof Oven* 6 cubic feet Additional 6-cubic-foot unit for each multiple of 6 occupants or fraction thereof Refrigerator 12 cubic feet Additional 1 cubic foot per occupant Storage cabinets 42 cubic feet Additional 1 1/2 cubic feet per occupant * May be separate unit or part of range unit.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-37 establishes standards for cooking and refrigeration equipment in dwelling units. Each unit must have approved cooking and refrigeration equipment in a kitchen or kitchenette, or at minimum approved hookup fixtures if the landlord does not supply the appliances directly. All equipment—whether electric or gas-powered—must be properly connected, kept in good working order, and meet specific safety requirements, including restrictions on certain gas refrigerator types and detailed equipment-to-occupant ratios for communal kitchens.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-37, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains either approved cooking and refrigeration appliances or properly installed hookup fixtures. Operators keep all equipment in good operating condition, verify that gas connections use solid metal pipe or approved connectors, and confirm that any air-cooled gas refrigerators meet the safety and equipment requirements spelled out in the provision. Properties with communal kitchens are maintained to satisfy the equipment-to-occupant ratios set out in Table I of § 300-37, including adequate clear working space in front of all equipment.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mineola, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 300 § 300-37 gives tenants a basis to expect that their dwelling unit will be equipped with functioning, code-compliant cooking and refrigeration equipment or proper hookup fixtures. If equipment is absent, improperly connected, or not maintained in good operating condition, that condition may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards may consider documenting the issue in writing to their landlord, contacting the appropriate Mineola municipal code enforcement office, or reaching out to a local tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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.
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