Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-165
Egress
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A. A safe, continuous and unobstructed means of egress shall be provided from the interior of a residential building to the exterior at a street or to a yard, court or passageway leading to a public open area at grade level. B. All doors in the required means of egress shall be readily opened from the inside without the use of keys. C. Every dwelling unit and rooming unit shall have safe and unobstructed means of egress from the building. Such means of egress shall not lead through other dwelling units or rooming units or through bathrooms or water-closet rooms. D. Every dwelling unit and rooming unit located in a multiple dwelling or a rooming house shall have at least two means of egress; such means of egress shall be remote from each other. This shall apply to a dwelling unit in a two-family house which is located entirely above the second floor. E. Exits that cannot be cut off in case of fire shall be regarded as a minimum essential. These exits shall be such that, where necessary, they can safely be used by children, the infirm, aged and physically handicapped. F. Multiple dwellings and buildings in which rooms are let to three or more persons shall, in addition, have exits that comply with the requirements of the Multiple Residence Law . G. All required fire escapes shall be maintained in good working condition and shall be structurally sound. H. All exit signs shall be maintained illuminated and visible at all times. I. The owner or his agent shall notify the occupant of the passageway to all required exits.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-165 establishes that residential buildings must provide safe, clear, and continuous pathways from inside the building to a public area, with doors that open from the inside without keys. Each dwelling or rooming unit must have at least two separate means of egress that do not pass through other units, bathrooms, or water-closet rooms. Egress routes must remain usable in a fire emergency and must be accessible to children, elderly individuals, and people with physical disabilities. Fire escapes must be structurally sound and well-maintained, and exit signs must remain lit and visible at all times.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-165, compliant residential property operators generally ensure that all egress pathways are kept clear, structurally sound, and free of obstructions at all times. Operators of multiple dwellings or buildings where rooms are let to three or more persons also verify that exits meet the requirements of New York's Multiple Residence Law. Owners or their agents are responsible for notifying occupants of the location of all required exit passageways, and for keeping fire escapes in good working condition and exit signs continuously illuminated.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-165 gives residents of Sleepy Hollow the right to safe, unobstructed egress from their dwelling or rooming unit, including at least two separate exit routes that do not pass through other units or bathrooms. If egress pathways are blocked, fire escapes are in disrepair, or exit signs are unlit, these conditions may constitute violations of this provision. Tenants who observe such conditions can consider documenting them and reporting the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for guidance on 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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