North Hempstead, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 28 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 28-14
Water supplies and sinks
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No person shall occupy as owner or occupant or let to another for occupancy any structure or portion thereof which does not comply with the following requirements: A. Each dwelling shall be provided with a potable water supply, servicing all required plumbing fixtures, devices and appurtenances in sufficient volume and at pressures adequate to enable them to function satisfactorily and without undue noise under normal operating conditions. B. There shall be at least one kitchen sink installed and maintained in good, clean operation in every dwelling unit. C. Every kitchen sink, lavatory, bathtub or shower required by the code or other law or ordinance shall be supplied with both hot and cold water properly connected to a supply of potable water.
North Hempstead Code of Ordinances ch. 28 § 28-14 establishes baseline water-supply standards for all residential dwellings. Every dwelling must have a potable water supply that reaches all required plumbing fixtures at adequate volume and pressure, without excessive noise during normal use. Each dwelling unit must also have at least one kitchen sink kept in good, clean working order, and every required sink, lavatory, bathtub, or shower must be connected to both hot and cold potable water.
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Under ch. 28 § 28-14, compliant property operators ensure that every rental dwelling unit is served by a potable water supply capable of meeting the demands of all required plumbing fixtures at adequate pressure and volume. Operators also maintain at least one kitchen sink per unit in clean, functional condition and verify that all required sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, and showers have properly connected hot and cold water lines. Routine inspections and prompt repairs to plumbing systems are among the practices associated with maintaining compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 28-14 of the North Hempstead Code of Ordinances gives occupants the right to a dwelling with a functioning potable water supply, a working kitchen sink, and hot and cold water at every required plumbing fixture. If these conditions are not met, tenants may have grounds to report the deficiency to the appropriate North Hempstead housing or code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand available options, such as raising a code violation as a defense in certain proceedings or pursuing a formal complaint.
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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