Mount Kisco, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 72 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 72-7
Classification of buildings
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Buildings, for the purpose of this Article, shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings. Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with less than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings. (1) Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with more than four lodgers with a family in either one of such dwelling units. (2) Buildings containing three or more dwelling units. (3) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (4) Lodging houses. (5) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons, used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house or for similar uses. (6) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures. Garages, carports and similar-type structures on residential premises.
Section 72-7 of Mount Kisco's Code of Ordinances establishes a classification system for residential buildings, sorting them into three broad categories: one- and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, and accessory structures. A one- or two-family dwelling qualifies as such only when it houses fewer than four lodgers alongside a family unit; exceeding that threshold moves the building into the 'multiple dwelling' category. Multiple dwellings also include structures with three or more units, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, and garden apartments, while garages, carports, and similar structures on residential premises are treated as accessory structures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 72 § 72-7, the classification assigned to a building determines which regulatory requirements apply to it, so operators generally verify that their property is correctly categorized before assuming which rules govern them. A one- or two-family dwelling owner, for example, should be aware that housing more than four lodgers alongside a family can shift the building's classification to 'multiple dwelling,' triggering a different set of obligations. Operators of properties that fall into the multiple-dwelling category—including apartment houses, lodging houses, garden apartments, and similar uses—typically ensure their compliance practices align with the standards applicable to that classification under this article.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 72-7 of Mount Kisco's Code of Ordinances affects tenants because the classification of their building determines which local housing standards and protections apply to where they live. Tenants in buildings that may be misclassified—for instance, a structure housing more than four lodgers that is treated as a simple one-family dwelling rather than a multiple dwelling—may have grounds to raise that discrepancy when seeking enforcement of applicable housing standards. Tenants who believe their building is incorrectly classified under ch. 72 § 72-7 can explore options such as contacting the local code enforcement office or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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