N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law Section 179
Privacy

In every apartment of three or more rooms in every class A converted dwelling there shall be access to every living room without passing through any bedroom, and to at least one water-closet compartment within the apartment from every bedroom without passing through any other bedroom.

Source: Section 179 — Privacy, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MDW/179 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 28, 2026).

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