Occupancy Limits: Babylon vs Islip
How do occupancy limits rules compare between Babylon, NY and Islip, NY?
Islip has fewer restrictions than Babylon.
Babylon, NY
Suffolk County
Babylon STR occupancy limited by Ch 153 rental permit (typically 2 persons per bedroom plus 2, or per NY Property Maintenance Code). Maximum occupancy set at inspection and listed on permit.
View full Babylon rules →Islip, NY
Suffolk County
Islip rental permits set occupancy limits based on NY Property Maintenance Code standards of 70 sq ft for the first occupant and 50 sq ft for each additional occupant in each bedroom, plus minimum total floor area requirements.
View full Islip rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Babylon | Islip |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | NY Property Maintenance Code | NY Property Maintenance Code |
| Bedroom | ~2 per bedroom + 2 | - |
| Inspector Sets | At permit issuance | - |
| Authority | Ch 153 | - |
| First Occupant | - | 70 sq ft bedroom |
| Additional | - | 50 sq ft each |
| Listed | - | On rental permit |
| Fine | - | 500-2,500 overcrowding |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Babylon FAQ
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Babylon?
Babylon code enforcement at (631) 957-3000 handles complaints.
Islip FAQ
Who enforces this in Islip?
Islip code enforcement at (631) 224-5600 handles complaints.
Who enforces this in Islip?
Islip code enforcement at (631) 224-5600 handles complaints.
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