Oyster Bay, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 135 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 135-42
Cooking, refrigeration and communal dining facilities
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Cooking and dining facilities. Kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Kitchens shall include that portion of a building designed for the storage and cooking or preparation of food, having at least but not limited to facilities for cooking, a sink and refrigerator.
Section 135-42 of the Oyster Bay Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration in residential dwelling units. Every unit must be equipped with functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment, and that equipment must be kept in good working order. Gas-burning appliances must be permanently installed and connected, while solid-fuel-burning appliances must be properly vented. Kitchens, as defined by this provision, must include at minimum a cooking facility, a sink, and a refrigerator.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 135-42, compliant property operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains both cooking and refrigeration equipment that is maintained in good operating condition throughout the tenancy. Gas-burning cooking appliances must be permanently fastened and connected—not simply placed or temporarily hooked up—and any solid-fuel-burning equipment must have appropriate venting installed. Operators generally conduct periodic inspections of kitchen facilities to confirm that the sink, refrigerator, and cooking equipment all remain functional and meet the minimum kitchen definition set out in this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 135-42 gives tenants a right to a dwelling unit equipped with working cooking and refrigeration equipment, as well as a kitchen that includes at minimum a cooking facility, a sink, and a refrigerator. If any of this equipment is missing, broken, or improperly installed—such as a gas range that is not permanently connected—that condition may constitute a violation of this provision. Tenants who believe their unit falls short of these standards can document the conditions, notify their landlord in writing, and explore options such as filing a complaint with the relevant local housing or code enforcement authority or reaching out to 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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