Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-21
Prohibited uses
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A. It shall be prohibited to use for sleeping purposes any kitchen, nonhabitable space or public space. B. It shall be prohibited, in lodging houses, to use for dining purposes any communal kitchen containing less than one hundred (100) square feet of floor area or any nonhabitable space or public space other than dining space. C. It shall be prohibited to prepare meals in lodging units. D. It shall be prohibited to use any cellar space as habitable space.
Spring Valley Code ch. 147 § 147-21 establishes several prohibited uses within residential and lodging spaces. Kitchens, nonhabitable spaces, and public spaces may not be used for sleeping, and cellar spaces may not be used as habitable space at all. In lodging houses, dining is restricted to designated dining spaces or communal kitchens of at least 100 square feet, and meal preparation within individual lodging units is not permitted.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 147-21, compliant operators of lodging houses and residential properties ensure that no tenant or occupant is assigned or permitted to sleep in kitchens, nonhabitable areas, or public spaces. Property managers of lodging houses verify that communal kitchens used for dining meet the 100-square-foot minimum floor area requirement and that lodging units are not equipped or used for meal preparation. Operators also confirm that no cellar space is rented, advertised, or maintained as habitable living space.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 147-21 of the Spring Valley Code provides occupants with protections against being housed in spaces that do not meet basic habitability standards, such as cellars, kitchens, or other nonhabitable areas. If a tenant believes they are being required to sleep or live in a space prohibited under § 147-21, they may consider documenting the conditions and reaching out to the local code enforcement or housing authority in Spring Valley. Tenant-rights organizations can also help occupants understand what options may be available when a landlord appears to be violating these prohibited-use rules.
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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