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Regulations / Housing (HPD)
Housing (HPD) violations
8 codified rules in the SidewalkSnitch NYC registry for this category.
- Housing — No Heat During Heat Season (Oct 1–May 31)
During heat season, landlords must provide heat when outdoor temperature falls below 55°F: at least 68°F between 6 AM and 10 PM, and 62°F ov…
- Housing — No Hot Water (Year-Round Requirement)
Landlords must provide hot water at a minimum 120°F year-round. Extended outages are HPD violations. Tenants should document dates and repor…
- Housing — Peeling Paint or Plaster (Lead Hazard Risk)
Peeling paint and plaster in pre-1960 buildings with young children present may constitute lead-paint hazards. HPD enforces housing maintena…
- Housing — Rodent Infestation in Building Common Areas
Landlords must exterminate rodents and maintain vermin-proof conditions. Rats or mice in basements, compactor rooms, or hallways are HPD Cla…
- Housing — Broken or Missing Egress Window or Fire Escape Access
Means of egress must be maintained. Blocked fire escapes, painted-shut egress windows, or fire escape ladders in disrepair visible from the …
- Housing — Broken Front Door Lock or Intercom
Landlords must maintain self-closing, self-locking front doors and working entry systems. Propped-open doors, broken locks, or non-functiona…
- Housing — Accumulation of Garbage in Building Common Areas
Landlords must keep common areas free of garbage and vermin attractants. Overflowing compactor rooms, bags in hallways, or persistent odors …
- Housing — Visible Mold in Apartment or Common Area
Landlords must remediate mold conditions caused by building leaks or maintenance failures. Tenants should photograph mold with scale referen…