Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 245 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 245-62
Applicability to residential premises
Operative Text
A. This Part 3 shall apply to all buildings, whether in existence now or in the future, which are used as one- and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, rooming houses, group homes and mixed occupancy buildings. B. This Part 3 establishes minimum requirements for the initial and continued occupancy and use of all residential structures and premises. It does not replace or modify requirements otherwise established for the construction, repair, alteration or use of structures, equipment or facilities, except where obvious hazards to life, sanitation or adjoining properties are involved.
Sleepy Hollow Code of Ordinances ch. 245 § 245-62 establishes that Part 3's residential maintenance and occupancy standards apply broadly to all residential building types in the village — from single-family homes to rooming houses and mixed-use buildings — whether they exist today or are built in the future. The provision sets a floor of minimum requirements for how residential structures must be maintained and occupied on an ongoing basis, not just at the time of construction. It is designed to work alongside, rather than replace, other building and construction codes, stepping in to override those only when clear hazards to life, sanitation, or neighboring properties are at stake.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating any residential building in Sleepy Hollow — including one- and two-family homes, multiple dwellings, rooming houses, group homes, and mixed-occupancy buildings — are subject to the minimum occupancy and maintenance standards set out under ch. 245 § 245-62. Compliant operators generally treat these standards as a baseline that applies continuously throughout a tenancy, not merely at move-in. Because § 245-62 preserves the applicability of separate construction and repair codes, operators typically ensure compliance with both sets of requirements rather than assuming one satisfies the other.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 245 § 245-62, tenants in virtually every type of residential dwelling in the village — including rooming houses, group homes, and multi-family buildings — are protected by minimum habitability and occupancy standards that apply for the duration of their occupancy. If conditions in a rental unit appear to fall below those minimums, tenants may have grounds to raise a violation of this provision when addressing concerns with a landlord or relevant local authority. Tenants seeking to understand how these standards apply to their situation can consult local housing officials or a tenant-rights organization familiar with Sleepy Hollow's ordinances.
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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