Port Jefferson, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 161 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 161-9
Prohibited uses
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space. C. Use of single-family dwelling by more than one family is prohibited. D. Use of a two-family dwelling by more than two families is prohibited.
Port Jefferson Code of Ordinances ch. 161 § 161-9 establishes several prohibited residential uses within the village. Kitchens, non-habitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping. Cellar spaces cannot be treated as habitable living areas, and single-family and two-family dwellings are limited to one and two families, respectively.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Port Jefferson Code ch. 161 § 161-9, compliant property operators ensure that no tenant or occupant is permitted to sleep in kitchens, utility areas, hallways, or other non-habitable or public spaces. Operators of single-family homes maintain occupancy by no more than one family, while two-family dwelling operators limit occupancy to two families. Cellar spaces are kept strictly non-habitable, meaning they are not rented, advertised, or configured as living quarters.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 161-9 of Port Jefferson's Code of Ordinances sets baseline occupancy standards that apply to the dwelling you rent, including protections against being housed in a cellar or other non-habitable space. If a landlord has placed you in a space that this provision prohibits as habitable — such as a cellar or a kitchen used for sleeping — that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their housing arrangement conflicts with ch. 161 § 161-9 can contact the Port Jefferson village code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization to understand available options.
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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