Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-15
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A. Dwelling units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the dwelling unit. B. Sleeping rooms within dwelling units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the sleeping rooms, to provide privacy. C. Lodging units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the lodging units. D. A communal kitchen or dining room in a lodging house shall be accessible to the occupants sharing the kitchen or dining room without going through a dwelling unit or lodging unit of another occupant.
Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 § 135-15 establishes physical separation requirements for residential spaces. Dwelling units and lodging units must each be self-contained, separated from one another and from outside spaces. Sleeping rooms within dwelling units must also be separated to ensure occupant privacy. In lodging houses, any shared kitchen or dining room must be reachable by occupants without passing through another person's private unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 135 § 135-15, compliant operators ensure that each dwelling unit and lodging unit is physically distinct and separated from adjacent units and exterior spaces. Sleeping rooms within a dwelling unit are designed or maintained with separating walls, doors, or partitions sufficient to provide privacy. In lodging house settings, the layout of communal kitchens and dining rooms provides a path of access that does not require any occupant to pass through another occupant's private unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-15 of the Oyster Bay Code of Ordinances gives occupants a right to physically separated, private living and sleeping spaces. If a rental unit lacks proper separation between sleeping rooms, shares walls or access points in ways that compromise privacy, or requires passage through another occupant's unit to reach shared kitchen or dining facilities, these conditions may constitute code violations. Tenants who believe their unit does not meet these design standards can document the conditions, contact the relevant local code enforcement or housing authority, or reach 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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