EDITOR'S NOTE:

The NYC Housing Maintenance Code is contained within the New York City Administrative Code, Title 27, Chapter 2 and is printed with permission of the NYS Legislative Bill Drafting Commission.

This document is provided by the Rent Guidelines Board for reference purposes only. The laws contained herein were not enacted by, nor are subject to the oversight of, the Rent Guidelines Board.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subchapter 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article 1: General Provisions

Subchapter 2: MAINTENANCE, SERVICES, AND UTILITIES

Article 1: Obligations of Owner and Tenant: Duty to Repair
Article 2: Cleaning
Article 3: Painting
Article 4: Extermination and Rodent Eradication
Article 5: Collection of Wastes
Article 6: Water Supply
Article 7: Sewers and Drainage
Article 8: Heat and Hot Water
Article 9: Gas Appliances
Article 10: Artificial Lighting
Article 11: Protective Devices and Fire Protection
Article 12: Miscellaneous Services and Facilities
Article 13: Janitorial Services
Article 14: Lead Poisoning Prevential and Control

Subchapter 3: PHYSICAL AND OCCUPANCY STANDARDS FOR DWELLING UNITS

Article 1: Lighting and Ventilation
Article 2: Sanitary Facilities
Article 3: Kitchens and Kitchenettes
Article 4: Minimum Room Sizes and Occupancy Regulations
Article 5: Occupancy of Cellars and Basements
Article 6: Vacant Multiple Dwellings

Subchapter 4: ADMINISTRATION

Article 1: Powers and Functions of the Department
Article 2: Registration

Subchapter 5: LEGAL REMEDIES AND ENFORCEMENT

Article 1: Enforcement Actions and Proceedings in General
Article 2: Civil Penalty
Article 3: Criminal Penalty
Article 4: Injunctive Relief
Article 5: Repairs by Department
Article 6: Receivership
Article 7: Vacate Orders
Article 8: Recovery of Expenses
Article 9: Withdrawal of Single Room Occupancy Dwelling Units from the Rental Market Prohibited

RGB Page Updated January 2007.