Suffern, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 162 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 162-4
Sanitation
Operative Text
A. Sink, flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower in dwellings. (1) Every dwelling unit shall contain: (a) A kitchen sink in good working condition, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. (b) A room or rooms affording privacy and equipped with a flush water closet, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower in good working condition, properly connected to an approved water and sewer system. (2) No such sanitary facilities shall be located in a basement or cellar, except by written approval of the Housing Inspector. (3) No water closet shall be of the flush-hopper, frostproof-hopper, privy or similar type. B. Access to bathrooms and water closets. Access to each bathroom or water-closet compartment shall be provided without requiring passage through a sleeping room, bathroom or water-closet compartment of another dwelling. C. Floors and ventilation of bathrooms and water closets. (1) Every water-closet compartment and bathroom shall be floored with a surface which is impervious to water and which can be easily kept in a clean and sanitary condition. (2) Every bathroom and water-closet compartment shall be provided with windows meeting the requirements for light and ventilation of habitable rooms prescribed in § 162-5 or with an approved mechanical or gravity ventilation system affording adequate ventilation and maintained in good working condition at all times. D. Piped hot and cold running water. (1) Every kitchen sink, lavatory basin and bathtub or shower required under this chapter shall be connected to and supplied with hot and cold running water. (2) Within one year after the effective date of this chapter, every dwelling shall have supplied water-heating facilities which are properly installed and connected to waterlines maintained in safe and good working condition and of sufficient capacity to supply an adequate amount of water at every required kitchen sink, lavatory basin, bathtub or shower at a temperature of not less than 120° F.
Section 162-4 of Suffern's Code of Ordinances establishes baseline sanitation standards for every dwelling unit, requiring functional kitchen sinks, flush toilets, lavatories, and bathtubs or showers — all properly connected to approved water and sewer systems. Sanitary facilities generally cannot be placed in a basement or cellar without written Housing Inspector approval, and bathroom access must not require passing through another unit's sleeping or bathroom space. The provision also mandates water-resistant bathroom flooring, adequate ventilation, and a water-heating system capable of delivering hot water at no less than 120°F to all required fixtures.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental dwellings in Suffern are generally expected to ensure that every unit covered by § 162-4 contains a fully functional kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower, each connected to approved water and sewer systems. Compliant property managers maintain water-resistant bathroom floors, working ventilation in all bathroom and water-closet compartments, and water-heating equipment capable of supplying at least 120°F hot water to every required fixture. Any placement of sanitary facilities in a basement or cellar requires advance written approval from the Housing Inspector, and bathroom access must be arranged so that entry does not pass through another dwelling's private spaces.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under § 162-4 of Suffern's Code of Ordinances, tenants are entitled to a dwelling unit with working sanitary fixtures — including a kitchen sink, toilet, lavatory, and bathtub or shower — connected to approved water and sewer systems, along with hot water reaching at least 120°F. If these conditions are not met, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with Suffern's Housing Inspector, who has authority over compliance with this provision. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with New York housing law can help residents understand the range of options available, including filing a complaint or raising a housing code violation as a defense 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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