Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 310 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 310-5
Control of infestation
Operative Text
A. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, grounds, buildings and structures shall be maintained free of insects, vermin and rodents. B. In the case of multifamily premises and commercial premises, where the potential for rodent or vermin infestation exists, windows and other openings in basements and cellars shall be screened with wire mesh or other suitable materials. C. From May 1 to October 1, entrances to multifamily premises shall be provided with self-closing-type devices or screens. Windows and other openings in such premises used for ventilation shall be screened.
Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 310 § 310-5 establishes pest and vermin control standards for multifamily and commercial properties. Buildings, grounds, and structures must be kept free of insects, vermin, and rodents, and basement or cellar openings must be screened with wire mesh or similar materials where infestation risk exists. From May 1 through October 1, multifamily building entrances must have self-closing devices or screens, and ventilation openings must also be screened during that period.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Sleepy Hollow Code ch. 310 § 310-5 generally maintain a year-round pest-free environment across all buildings, grounds, and structures at multifamily and commercial properties. Compliant operators typically install wire mesh or equivalent screening on basement and cellar openings where rodent or vermin risk is present, and ensure that all building entrances at multifamily properties are equipped with self-closing devices or screens from May 1 through October 1. Ventilation windows and openings at those properties are also screened during that seasonal window.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants in Sleepy Hollow multifamily buildings have an interest in the protections established under Code ch. 310 § 310-5, which requires landlords to keep premises free of pests and to maintain proper screening on openings and entrances. If a building appears to lack required screens, self-closing entrance devices, or shows signs of rodent or insect infestation, tenants may consider documenting the conditions and reporting them to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what options are available, such as filing a complaint or raising a housing code violation in relevant proceedings.
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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