Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-102
Light in public halls and stairways
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Every public hall and common stairway located in a structure used for human habitation and which is used primarily for ingress and egress in connection with two or more dwelling units or rooming units shall be supplied with a proper amount of natural light or lighting facilities controllable by the occupants of the structure and be available at all times.
Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-102 requires that shared hallways and stairways in residential buildings containing two or more dwelling or rooming units be adequately lit at all times. The lighting must come from natural sources or installed fixtures, and residents of the building must be able to control it. This rule applies to any common area used primarily for entering and exiting the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under ch. 12 § 12-102, operators of residential properties with two or more units generally ensure that all shared hallways and stairways have sufficient natural or artificial lighting available continuously. Compliant operators install and maintain lighting fixtures that are accessible and operable by building occupants, not just management. Routine inspections of common-area lighting help confirm that bulbs, switches, and fixtures remain functional and meet the standard of a 'proper amount' of light.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-102 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances gives residents of multi-unit buildings the right to adequate, controllable lighting in shared hallways and stairways at all times. If lighting in common areas is broken, absent, or inaccessible to occupants, this may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tuckahoe's local ordinances can help residents understand the general options available for addressing such conditions.
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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