Note: The following applies to one- and two-family homes if they are occupied by tenants.
The core mission of HPD is to promote quality housing and livable neighborhoods for all New Yorkers. One important way HPD fulfills this mission is by enforcing compliance with the City’s Housing Maintenance Code and New York State’s Multiple Dwelling Law. HPD seeks to support the preservation of privately owned housing by making both tenants and landlords aware of their rights and responsibilities.
Housing Maintenance Code
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To purchase your copy of the New York City Housing Maintenance Code and the New York State Multiple Dwelling Laws contact the
City Store at (212) 669-7452.
Borough Code Enforcement Offices
If you would have questions about compliance with the Housing Maintenance Code, you may call the HPD code enforcement office in your borough.
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BOROUGH
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ADDRESS
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TELEPHONE
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Manhattan
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560 W 133 St.
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(212) 234-2541
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Bronx
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1932 Arthur Ave.
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(718) 579-6790
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Brooklyn
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701 Euclid Ave.
210 Joralemon St., 7th Floor
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(718) 827-1942
(718) 802-3662
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Queens
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120-55 Queens Blvd. (Queens Borough Hall), first floor
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(718) 286-0800
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Staten Island
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Staten Island Borough Hall
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(718) 816-2340
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Citywide Inspection Unit
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100 Gold Street, Manhattan
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(212) 863-8515
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Heat and Hot Water Rules: The City Housing Maintenance Code and Multiple Dwelling Law requires building owners to provide heat and hot water to all tenants.
HPD's Emergency Repair Program (ERP) : If an emergency condition is verified in an apartment by an HPD inspector, and the owner fails to make the necessary repairs in a timely manner, HPD's Emergency Repair Program (ERP) may repair the condition. If HPD repairs the emergency condition, HPD will bill the owner for the cost of repairs.
Demolishing Unsafe Buildings : HPD' s Demolition Unit may be called on to abate hazardous conditions in structurally unsafe buildings.
