Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-33
Required plumbing fixtures
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A. Buildings and portions thereof shall be provided with plumbing systems designed to dispose of the sewage from all fixtures and to furnish cold water to every water closet and urinal and hot and cold water to every sink, lavatory, bathtub and shower required therein. In multiple dwellings, hot water shall be furnished at 130° to 140° F. temperature range from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. B. There shall be provided within each dwelling unit plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One kitchen sink. (2) One water closet. (3) One bathtub or shower. (4) One lavatory. C. Where multiple dwellings contain sleeping accommodations arranged as individual rooms or suites, for each multiple of six sleeping rooms or fraction thereof, there shall be provided plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One water closet. (2) One bathtub or shower. (3) One lavatory. D. Where multiple dwellings contain sleeping accommodations arranged as a dormitory, for each multiple of 15 persons or fraction thereof so accommodated, there shall be provided and located adjacent thereto plumbing fixtures consisting of at least: (1) One water closet. (2) One bathtub or shower. (3) One lavatory. E. Urinals may be substituted in men's toilet rooms for not more than 1/3 of the required number of water closets. F. Privies, privy vaults and outhouses shall be prohibited on residential premises.
Section 135-33 of Oyster Bay's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum plumbing requirements for residential buildings. Every dwelling unit must include at least a kitchen sink, toilet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory, while multiple dwellings must supply hot water (between 130° and 140°F) from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Buildings with sleeping rooms or dormitory arrangements must provide additional fixtures scaled to the number of rooms or occupants, and outdoor privies or outhouses are entirely prohibited on residential premises.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties in Oyster Bay must ensure that each dwelling unit contains the four minimum fixtures specified under § 135-33: a kitchen sink, water closet, bathtub or shower, and lavatory. In multiple dwellings, compliant operators maintain hot water delivery within the 130°–140°F range throughout the required daily window and scale fixture counts appropriately when units are arranged as individual sleeping rooms or dormitories. Routine inspections of plumbing systems, water heater settings, and fixture counts help demonstrate ongoing compliance with § 135-33's standards.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 135-33 of the Oyster Bay Code, tenants in dwelling units are entitled to a minimum set of functioning plumbing fixtures and, in multiple dwellings, to hot water within the specified temperature range during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to midnight. If a required fixture is missing, broken, or hot water is consistently unavailable or outside the required temperature range, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of § 135-33's standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the local code enforcement office or contacting a tenant-rights organization for 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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