Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 420-3
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The provisions outlined in this chapter shall be applicable to all vacant commercial storefronts and all vacant buildings comprising three or more units, as defined by New York's Multiple Residence Law . Furthermore, they shall be applicable to all properties situated within the C-1, C-2, RF, and SRF Districts of the Village of Sleepy Hollow.
Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 420 § 420-3 establishes which properties fall under the chapter's vacancy-related rules. Specifically, the chapter covers vacant commercial storefronts and vacant residential buildings with three or more units as defined under New York's Multiple Residence Law. It also applies to all properties located within the village's C-1, C-2, RF, and SRF zoning districts.
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Under § 420-3, property owners operating in Sleepy Hollow's C-1, C-2, RF, or SRF districts, or those holding vacant multi-unit residential buildings of three or more units, should be aware that the full scope of chapter 420's requirements applies to their holdings. Compliant operators typically begin by confirming whether each property in their portfolio meets these applicability thresholds before assessing what specific obligations follow. Keeping accurate records of a property's zoning classification and occupancy status is a common practice for staying current with the chapter's requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 420-3 defines the scope of protections and obligations that chapter 420 extends to certain properties in Sleepy Hollow, which may be relevant to tenants living in buildings with three or more units or properties within the C-1, C-2, RF, or SRF districts. Tenants who believe their building falls within this applicability provision may find it useful to review the remaining sections of chapter 420 to understand what rights or remedies may be available. Local tenant-rights organizations or the Village of Sleepy Hollow's municipal offices can be general starting points for learning more about how this chapter applies to a particular building type.
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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