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1208.3.2 Dwelling Units

NYC Building Code 2014 > 12 Interior Environment > 1208 Interior Space Dimensions > 1208.3 Room Area > 1208.3.2 Dwelling Units
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In a dwelling unit, at least one habitable room shall have not less than 150 square feet (13.9 m2) of net floor area.

Exception: Group R-1 dwelling or sleeping units.

1208.3.2.1 Single Room Occupancy of a Single Room

Where a single room within a dwelling unit is used for single room occupancy, as such term is used in Section 27-2074(e) of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, such room shall have not less than 150 square feet (13.9 m2) of net floor area.

1208.3.2.2 Single Room Occupancy of a Suite of Rooms

Where two or more rooms, joined together and separated from all other rooms within a dwelling unit, are used for single room occupancy, as such term is used in Section 27-2074(e) of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code, at least one of such separated rooms shall have not less than 150 square feet (13.9 m2) of net floor area.

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