New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-20
Lighting and ventilation
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Every habitable room in a dwelling or dwelling unit shall contain a window or windows opening directly to the outside air, and the total area of the window or windows shall not be less than 10% of the floor area of such rooms, provided that such window shall not be less than 10 square feet. All window sashes shall be glazed and provided with suitable hardware and shall be made to open to the extent of not less than 5% of the floor area of such room.
Section 139-20 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum natural light and ventilation standards for every habitable room in a dwelling. Each such room must have at least one window that opens directly to the outside, with total window area covering no less than 10% of the room's floor area (and never less than 10 square feet in any case). Beyond simply existing, those windows must be operable — able to open to at least 5% of the room's floor area — and all window sashes must be glazed and fitted with appropriate hardware.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 139 § 139-20, compliant property operators in New Hyde Park ensure that every habitable room has windows that open directly to the outside air, with total glazed area meeting the 10%-of-floor-area threshold (minimum 10 square feet). Operators also verify that window sashes are properly glazed, equipped with functional hardware, and capable of opening to at least 5% of the room's floor area. Routine inspections of window condition and operability help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 139-20 of New Hyde Park's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of habitable rooms the right to adequate natural light and ventilation through properly sized, operable windows. If windows are painted shut, missing hardware, unglazed, or too small relative to the room's floor area, that may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the local building or housing enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how to document conditions and what complaint or inspection processes may be available.
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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