Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-15
Separation and accessibility requirements
Operative Text
A. Dwelling units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the dwelling unit. B. Sleeping rooms within dwelling units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the sleeping rooms to provide privacy. C. Lodging units shall be separated from each other and from other spaces outside the lodging units. D. A communal kitchen or dining room in a lodging house shall be accessible to the occupants sharing such kitchen or dining room without going through a dwelling unit or lodging unit of another occupant.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-15 establishes physical separation standards for residential spaces. Dwelling units and lodging units must be structurally separated from one another and from non-residential areas, while sleeping rooms within a dwelling unit must also be separated to ensure occupant privacy. Where a lodging house includes shared kitchen or dining facilities, those communal spaces must be reachable by all occupants who use them without requiring passage through another occupant's private unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties subject to ch. 245 § 245-15 generally ensure that each dwelling unit and lodging unit is physically enclosed and separated from adjacent units and common areas. Sleeping rooms within a unit are typically constructed or maintained so that occupants have a reasonable degree of privacy from one another and from outside spaces. In lodging houses with shared kitchens or dining rooms, compliant operators provide a common-area access path to those facilities that does not route through any other occupant's private unit or lodging unit.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under ch. 245 § 245-15, tenants and lodging-house occupants have a right to physical separation and privacy between their unit or sleeping room and neighboring spaces. If walls, doors, or layouts appear to violate these separation requirements — for example, if accessing a shared kitchen requires walking through another resident's private space — that condition may constitute a code violation. Occupants can document the issue, raise it with the Sleepy Hollow building or housing 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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