Wallkill, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 140 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 140-9
Classification of buildings by occupancy
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Buildings, for the purpose of this article, shall be classified in respect to their occupancies as follows: A. One- and two-family dwellings. Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with fewer than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. B. Multiple dwellings. (1) Buildings containing one or two dwelling units with more than four lodgers residing with a family in either one of such dwelling units. (2) Buildings containing three or more dwelling units. (3) Apartment houses and apartment hotels. (4) Lodging houses. (5) Buildings with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons, used or occupied as a club, dormitory, fraternity or sorority house or for similar uses. (6) Garden apartments. C. Accessory structures. Garages, carports and similar-type structures on residential premises.
Section 140-9 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances establishes a classification system that sorts residential buildings into three categories based on how they are occupied: one- and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, and accessory structures. One- and two-family dwellings are buildings with up to two units and no more than four lodgers living with a family in any single unit. Multiple dwellings cover a broader range of arrangements, including buildings with three or more units, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, and garden apartments. Accessory structures such as garages and carports on residential premises form their own separate category.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 140-9 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances, property owners and managers should understand which occupancy classification applies to each building they operate, as that classification can affect which regulatory requirements govern the property. A building with one or two units generally falls under the one- and two-family dwelling category, but if more than four lodgers reside with a family in any unit, the building is reclassified as a multiple dwelling. Operators of clubs, dormitories, fraternity or sorority houses, and similar facilities with sleeping accommodations for more than five persons should also be aware that those uses are treated as multiple dwellings under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 140-9 of Wallkill's Code of Ordinances determines how a building is categorized for regulatory purposes, which can affect the protections and standards that apply to residents. Tenants living in buildings with three or more units, lodging houses, garden apartments, or similar arrangements should be aware that their building is classified as a multiple dwelling, which may carry distinct obligations for the property owner. Tenants who believe their building has been misclassified or that applicable standards are not being met may wish to contact the Town of Wallkill's code enforcement office or consult a local tenant-rights organization for general information about their 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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