Pelham, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 54 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 54-143
Sanitary facilities
Operative Text
A. At least one (1) flush water closet, lavatory and bathtub or shower, affording privacy and properly connected to water and sewer systems approved by the Health Officer and in good working condition, shall be supplied for each six (6) persons or fraction thereof residing within the rooming house, including members of the operator's family wherever they share the use of said facilities, except that in a rooming house where rooms are let to males only, flush urinals may be substituted for not more than one-half (1/2) of the required number of water closets greater than one (1). B. All such facilities shall be available on each and every floor and shall be so located as to be accessible from a common hall or passageway to all persons sharing such facilities. C. Every lavatory and bathtub or shower shall be supplied with heated and unheated water under pressure at all times. D. No such facilities shall be located in a basement, except by written approval of the Westchester County Health Department. E. The floor surfaces of such shall be constructed or covered with a moisture-resistant finish or material. Such floors shall be kept dry, clean and sanitary. F. The walls of every such facility, to a height of four (4) feet above the floor, shall be constructed or covered with such material, impervious to water, as may be approved by the Enforcement Officer.
Section 54-143 of Pelham's Code of Ordinances establishes minimum sanitary facility requirements for rooming houses. The rule mandates at least one flush toilet, sink, and bathtub or shower for every six residents, with those facilities available on each floor and accessible from a common hallway. All fixtures must have hot and cold running water at all times, and the floors and walls of bathroom areas must be finished with moisture-resistant, water-impervious materials to maintain sanitary conditions.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses subject to § 54-143 generally maintain a ratio of at least one complete bathroom set per six occupants, counting the operator's family members who share those facilities. Compliant operators ensure that every floor has accessible facilities reachable from a common hall, that hot and cold water is available under pressure continuously, and that floor and wall surfaces meet the moisture-resistant and water-impervious standards described in the provision. Basement facilities require written approval from the Westchester County Health Department, and any questions about materials or construction standards are typically directed to the Enforcement Officer named in § 54-143(F).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents of rooming houses in Pelham are entitled under § 54-143 to sanitary bathroom facilities that are properly maintained, accessible from a common hallway on their floor, and supplied with both hot and cold running water at all times. If a rooming house appears to fall short of these standards—such as lacking sufficient fixtures for the number of residents or having facilities in disrepair—tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting concerns to the local code enforcement office or the Westchester County Health Department. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Pelham's housing code can help residents understand the options available when conditions under § 54-143 are not being met.
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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