STR occupancy is capped at 2 persons per bedroom plus 2 additional, not to exceed 10 total occupants. Sleeping in kitchens, bathrooms, or unfinished basements is prohibited.
Chapter 133 uses NYS Property Maintenance Code §404 minimum floor-area rules: 70 sq ft per bedroom for one occupant; 50 sq ft per additional occupant. Non-owner-occupied whole-home STRs are capped at 10; owner-occupied hosted stays at 8 guests. Egress windows required on all sleeping rooms. This occupancy limits rule under New Rochelle's short term rentals ordinances applies to properties within New Rochelle city limits. For current statutory text, amendments, enforcement procedures, fines, appeal options, and any exemptions that may apply to your situation, contact New Rochelle code enforcement directly or consult the official New York municipal code library. Ordinances change periodically; always verify with local staff before relying on summary information.
Overcrowding: $500 first offense; up to $1,000 repeat. May trigger building inspection and permit suspension.
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