Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC AC § 27-751?

Quick Answer

This section establishes the minimum dimensions for habitable rooms, including clear width, area, and ceiling height requirements. Exceptions are provided for certain types of rooms and configurations. Applies to building owners and property operators involved in residential housing compliance.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 27-751 Minimum dimensions of habitable rooms.

AC § 27-751

Habitable rooms shall have a minimum clear width of eight feet in any part; a minimum clear area of eighty square feet and a minimum clear ceiling height of eight feet for the minimum area, except: (a) A room which complies with the requirements for natural light and ventilation and in addition has an opening of not less than sixty square feet into an immediately adjoining room may have a minimum floor area of seventy square feet and a least horizontal dimension of seven feet; (b) A dining space which has legally required ventilation, and in which the window has an area of at least one-eighth the floor area of such dining space; (c) One-half the number of bedrooms in a dwelling unit containing three or more bedrooms may have at least minimum dimension of seven feet; (d) A room in a class B multiple dwelling as defined in section four of the multiple dwelling law which may have a minimum floor area of sixty square feet and a least horizontal dimension of six feet.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Have a matter that touches § 27-751?

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters