Cal. Civ. Code § 130
Entrance halls
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§ 130. Entrance halls. Every entrance hall shall be at least three feet eight inches in clear width from the entrance to the first stair. If such an entrance hall is the only entrance to more than one required stairs, the width of such hall shall be increased in every part, for each such additional flight of stairs, by one-half the width required for one flight of stairs.
New York Multiple Residence Law § 130 sets minimum width requirements for entrance halls in multiple dwellings. Every entrance hall must be at least three feet eight inches wide in the clear path from the building entrance to the first stairway. When a single entrance hall serves as the only access to more than one required staircase, the hall must be made proportionally wider — growing by half the base required width for each additional flight of stairs it serves.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 130, compliant building operators ensure that entrance halls maintain a clear, unobstructed width of at least three feet eight inches between the building entrance and the first stair. Where one entrance hall is the sole path to multiple required staircases, operators account for the incremental width increases the provision mandates for each additional flight. Routine inspections of entrance halls — checking for encroachments such as mailboxes, fixtures, or stored items that could reduce clear width — are a common practice among operators seeking to remain in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 130 establishes a right to entrance halls that meet minimum width standards, which can affect safety and accessibility in a multiple dwelling. If an entrance hall appears narrower than the law requires, tenants may document the condition and consider reporting it to the local housing or building code enforcement agency. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand how a violation of § 130 might be raised in a housing proceeding or what complaint processes may be available.
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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