Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 93 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 93-9
Classification of buildings
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Buildings, for the purpose of this Part 1 , 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 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 structures on residential premises.
Section 93-9 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 establishes a classification system that sorts residential buildings into three broad categories—one- and two-family dwellings, multiple dwellings, and accessory structures—based on how they are occupied. One- and two-family dwellings are defined as buildings with up to two units and fewer than four lodgers living with a family in either unit. Multiple dwellings cover a wider range of arrangements, including buildings with more lodgers, three or more units, apartment houses, lodging houses, dormitories, fraternities, sororities, and garden apartments. Accessory structures such as garages and carports on residential premises form their own separate category.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 93-9 of Waverly's Code of Ordinances Chapter 93, property owners and managers should understand which classification applies to each building they operate, since the category a building falls into can affect which regulatory requirements govern it. Operators of buildings with two units but more than four lodgers residing with a family, for example, should recognize that such a property is treated as a multiple dwelling rather than a one- or two-family dwelling. Compliant operators generally keep accurate records of unit counts and occupancy arrangements so that the correct classification is applied consistently.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 93-9 of Waverly, N.Y., Code of Ordinances Chapter 93 defines the type of building a tenant lives in, which can affect what protections and standards apply to that residence. Tenants who believe their building has been misclassified—for instance, a lodging house or a building with multiple units being treated as a single-family home—may have grounds to raise that classification as relevant in a housing complaint or code-enforcement proceeding. Tenants can contact local code enforcement or a tenant-rights organization to better understand how the classification of their building under § 93-9 may relate to their situation.
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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