Can I occupy a cellar or basement apartment?
No, the occupancy of cellar or basement apartment is prohibited. The only uses allowed are recreation room, bathroom, laundry room and furnace room, with proper permits.

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1. I would like to obtain a permit to build a dormer on my home. I live in West Hempstead. Is this the correct department?
2. Can I occupy a cellar or basement apartment?
3. When is heat required for a rented apartment?
4. Can romex wiring be used?
5. What are the current building department fees?
6. What is a back-flow device and why do I need one?