People v. Kalayjian

Memorandum bt the Court.

Defendant was convicted of occupying a one-family residence other than as a one-family dwelling, in violation of the City of Rye Building Zone Ordinance.

The premises contain one kitchen, a dining room, a sitting room, 16 bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and is occupied by 25 people comprising four separate families including children, close relatives, two maids and a monk. All occupants are members of the American Orthodox Catholic Church whose main headquarters are in The Bronx, New York City. Religious instruction is given daily for one hour to the children of the household,…