What is it & what are your requirements?
Owners of apartment buildings with 3+ apartments or of tenant-occupied 1-2 family dwellings must provide heat from
Oct. 1 through May 31st each year and hot water depending on whether you qualify under the State or City law.
Owners must:
- MAINTAIN HEAT AT 68℉
6:00 am – 10:00 pm when it’s below 55℉ outside
- MAINTAIN HEAT AT 62℉
10:00 pm – 6:00 am no outside temperature required
- MAINTAIN WATER AT 120℉
all water sources see below for details
*all temperatures are minimum requirements
NOTE: Thermostats that are programmed to shut off at a predetermined time are illegal.
How can the Jaffa team help me avoid this violation?
As with all violations, if you have received a violation for not having Heat or Hot Water, the Jaffa team can help you resolve this violation and negotiate your penalty or fine.
Cost
Penalties
Who?
HPD & DOF
How much?
Illegal timing device
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initial fine....$1000
non-removal....$25/day
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Failure to install anti-scald feature
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per violation....$500
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Other violations
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first-time offense....$250*
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Below fines are per day per violation
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other fines....$250-$500
same building....$500 – $100
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*or submit Notice of Corrections
Are there any other risks?
If the owner fails to pay the penalties, HPD will enter a judgment against them and may face up to 30 days in prison. Tenants may obtain rent abatement for failure to provide heat or hot water and owners may be responsible for any resulting injuries.