Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-120
Sleeping rooms
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A. In every dwelling unit of two (2) or more habitable rooms, every room occupied for sleeping purposes shall have at least one hundred (100) square feet of floor area for one (1) occupant, plus seventy-five (75) square feet of floor area per each additional person. For children under six (6) years old, the requirement shall be fifty (50) square feet per child for additional persons. B. Every sleeping room shall be at least seven (7) feet wide. C. Every sleeping room shall have a door to ensure privacy. D. A kitchen shall not be used for sleeping purposes. E. Rooms with floor elevation below grade shall not be used for sleeping purposes.
Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-120 establishes minimum space and design standards for sleeping rooms in dwelling units with two or more habitable rooms. Each sleeping room must provide at least 100 square feet for one occupant, with 75 additional square feet per extra adult or person, and 50 square feet per child under six. The rule also requires that every sleeping room be at least seven feet wide, have a door for privacy, and be located at or above grade level — kitchens may not serve as sleeping spaces under any circumstances.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Pelham subject to ch. 54 § 54-120 generally document the square footage of each sleeping room and track the number and ages of occupants to confirm compliance with the tiered space requirements. Compliant properties ensure that no sleeping room is narrower than seven feet, that each has a functioning door, and that no below-grade room is offered or permitted for sleeping. Kitchens are kept strictly as food-preparation spaces and are not represented as sleeping accommodations in any lease or listing.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 § 54-120, tenants have a right to sleeping rooms that meet minimum size, width, privacy, and grade-level standards, and kitchens cannot lawfully be used as sleeping quarters. If a sleeping room appears to fall short of these requirements — for example, it lacks a door, is below ground level, or seems too small for the number of occupants — tenants may document the conditions and consider raising the issue with local housing or code-enforcement authorities. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Pelham or Westchester County housing codes can help explain available options, including how a code violation might be raised in a housing proceeding.
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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