Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-11
Minimum area and dimensions
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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.
Section 135-11 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes a baseline size requirement for dwelling units: every unit must include at least one room that qualifies as habitable, with a floor area of no less than 150 square feet and a width of at least 10 feet in any horizontal direction. This rule sets a floor—literally and figuratively—on how small a livable space can be within the jurisdiction. The requirement applies to the room's actual usable dimensions, not just its total square footage.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-11 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit they offer contains at least one habitable room meeting both the 150-square-foot floor area threshold and the 10-foot minimum horizontal dimension. Landlords and property managers typically verify these measurements before listing or renting a unit, and they retain documentation such as floor plans or inspection records to demonstrate compliance. Units that fall short of either dimension standard—even if they meet one of the two criteria—would not satisfy the provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-11 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a baseline expectation that their dwelling unit will include at least one room of meaningful size—at least 150 square feet with a horizontal span of no less than 10 feet. If a rented unit appears to fall below these minimums, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with local code enforcement or housing authorities in Oyster Bay. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing codes can help explain what options may be available when a unit does not appear to meet the dimensional standards set out in ch. 135.
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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