Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-93
Sleeping space in cellars
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No space in any cellar shall be used for sleeping purposes.
Section 12-93 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances establishes a flat prohibition: no cellar space in any residential or other building may be used as sleeping quarters. The rule applies regardless of the size, condition, or apparent habitability of the cellar. This is a use restriction, not a construction standard — the space simply cannot serve as a place where someone sleeps.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 § 12-93, compliant property operators ensure that no cellar space in their buildings is occupied for sleeping at any time. This means lease agreements, house rules, and tenant communications should make clear that cellar areas are off-limits as sleeping quarters. Operators generally conduct periodic walkthroughs to confirm that cellars are not being used as bedrooms or overnight accommodations by tenants, guests, or subtenants.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 12-93 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances gives tenants a basis to object if a landlord rents or designates a cellar space as sleeping quarters, since such an arrangement is flatly prohibited. Tenants who believe a cellar is being offered or used as a sleeping space may raise this as a housing code violation with the appropriate local code enforcement authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Tuckahoe or Westchester County housing rules can help explain what options are generally available in situations involving substandard or prohibited sleeping spaces.
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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