Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-34
Cooking and refrigeration
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A. General requirements. (1) Each dwelling unit shall be provided with appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment. (2) Cooking and refrigeration equipment shall be maintained in good operating condition. (3) Gas-burning cooking equipment shall be permanently fastened and connected in place. Gas-supply connection to such equipment shall be made with pipe or tubing of solid metal. (4) Solid-fuel-burning cooking equipment shall be appropriately vented. B. Communal cooking and dining facilities. Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: (1) Communal kitchens shall contain: at least one kitchen sink; at least one kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not less than four top burners; and at least one electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight cubic feet nominal size. Dining space and eating facilities, where provided in the kitchen area, shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. (2) Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one dining chair and two lineal feet of dining space for such occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 245-34 of the Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances establishes baseline standards for cooking and refrigeration in dwelling units. Every unit must have appropriate cooking and refrigeration equipment kept in good working order, with gas appliances permanently connected via solid-metal piping and solid-fuel equipment properly vented. Where communal kitchens or dining rooms are provided instead of individual unit facilities, the rule sets specific minimum requirements for sinks, stoves, refrigerators, and dining space.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 245-34, compliant operators ensure that every dwelling unit contains functioning cooking and refrigeration equipment and that all appliances are properly installed — gas equipment permanently fastened with solid-metal supply connections, and solid-fuel equipment vented to code. Landlords who provide communal kitchens must stock them with at least one sink, a stove with an oven and four burners, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet. Communal dining areas, where offered, must provide at least one chair and two linear feet of dining space per permitted occupant, and all equipment must be kept in good operating condition throughout the tenancy.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 245-34 gives occupants the right to cooking and refrigeration equipment that is present, properly installed, and maintained in good operating condition in their dwelling unit or communal facility. If equipment is broken, improperly connected, or a communal kitchen falls short of the minimum specifications outlined in § 245-34, tenants may raise that deficiency as a housing-code violation with the appropriate Sleepy Hollow code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what local complaint processes may be available.
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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