Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-4
Requirements for issuance and maintenance of permit
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No permit shall be issued hereunder and any permit heretofore or hereafter issued shall be subject to revocation unless the applicant or holder of such permit fully complies with the following requirements: A. The applicant shall be the individual owner of such premises and shall be of good moral character. B. The maximum number of roomers or boarders shall be four. C. There shall be no more than one person occupying a room as a roomer or boarder, and such room shall have a minimum of 100 square feet of floor space. More than one person may occupy a single room if related by blood or marriage, provided that the room shall be of such size as to provide a minimum of 75 square feet of floor area for each person. D. Rooming houses and boardinghouses legally operating and duly permitted at the time of the adoption of this chapter, as amended, which may be nonconforming uses under Chapter 450 , Zoning, of the Code of the Village of Sleepy Hollow shall be entitled to the issuance of a permit upon compliance with all provisions of this chapter, except Subsections A , B and C of this section under applications made prior to and for the permit year ending December 31, 2001. After said date, no permit shall be issued to any applicant unless such applicant fully complies with all of the provisions of this chapter, including said Subsections A , B and C of this section. Notwithstanding the above, provisions regarding nonconformity shall not apply to any use established or building or structure erected in violation of law, regardless of the time of establishment or erection. E. All permitted rooming houses and boardinghouses shall be subject to inspections at all reasonable hours by properly authorized representatives of the Village of Sleepy Hollow. Failure to comply with this provision shall constitute a ground for immediate revocation of the permit.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4 establishes the conditions under which a rooming house or boardinghouse permit may be issued or kept in good standing. The rule caps occupancy at four roomers or boarders total, sets minimum room-size requirements (100 square feet per unrelated occupant, or 75 square feet per person for related occupants sharing a room), and requires that the permit holder be the individual owner of the property. Permits are subject to revocation for non-compliance, and the village retains the right to inspect permitted properties at reasonable hours.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rooming houses or boardinghouses in Sleepy Hollow should be aware that ch. 139 § 139-4 ties permit issuance and continued validity directly to ongoing compliance with its requirements. A compliant operator generally ensures that no more than four roomers or boarders occupy the premises at any time, that each room meets the applicable square-footage minimums, and that village inspectors are granted access at reasonable hours. Failure to allow inspections is itself listed as grounds for immediate permit revocation, so maintaining open access for authorized village representatives is a standard part of compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-4 sets baseline protections for people living in permitted rooming houses and boardinghouses, including minimum room-size standards and a cap on the total number of occupants. Tenants who believe their living space falls below the required square footage, or that the property is operating without a valid permit, may consider contacting the Village of Sleepy Hollow directly, since the village has inspection authority under this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Westchester County housing law can help residents understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be operating outside the requirements of this chapter.
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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