Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 147 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 147-62
Communal cooking and dining facilities
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Communal kitchens and dining rooms shall comply with the following requirements: A. Communal kitchens shall contain at least: (1) One (1) kitchen sink. (2) One (1) kitchen gas or electric stove equipped with an oven and not less than four (4) top burners. (3) One (1) electric or gas-type refrigerator with adequate food storage capacity, but in no case less than eight (8) cubic feet nominal size. B. Dining space and eating facilities, where provided in the kitchen area, shall comply with the requirements for communal dining rooms. C. Communal dining rooms shall contain at least one (1) dining chair and two (2) linear feet of dining space for each occupant permitted in a dining room at any particular time.
Section 147-62 of Spring Valley, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 147 establishes minimum equipment and space standards for shared cooking and eating areas in residential buildings. A communal kitchen must include at least one sink, a stove with an oven and four burners, and a refrigerator of no less than eight cubic feet. Communal dining rooms must provide each permitted occupant with at least one chair and two linear feet of dining space, and any dining area located within a kitchen must meet those same dining-room standards.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential properties with shared cooking or dining facilities in Spring Valley must ensure those spaces meet the specific minimums set out in § 147-62. A compliant communal kitchen is generally equipped with a functioning sink, a four-burner stove with oven, and a refrigerator meeting the eight-cubic-foot threshold. Landlords managing communal dining rooms — whether standalone or integrated into a kitchen — typically track occupancy limits and verify that seating and linear dining space are sufficient for every occupant permitted in the room at one time.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Residents who share kitchen or dining facilities in Spring Valley are entitled to spaces that meet the equipment and space minimums described in § 147-62. If a communal kitchen lacks a proper sink, stove, or adequately sized refrigerator, or if a dining area does not provide sufficient seating and space per occupant, that may constitute a code violation. Tenants who believe their shared facilities fall short of these standards can document the conditions, raise the issue with their landlord in writing, or contact the relevant Spring Valley code enforcement office; tenant-rights organizations can also help explain available options.
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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