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by THansonNYC » Tue Jan 07, 2003 7:38 pm
by John24 » Wed Jan 08, 2003 1:18 am
by HAJ77 » Wed Jan 08, 2003 10:40 am
I would immediately contact the number provided and also write a certified letter to your LL informing them that by law she is required to provide adequate heat and you expect she will do so from this point forward.
By law, building owners must provide all tenants with the following levels of heat (During the heating season, October 1 through May 31):
Between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., heat must register at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees;
Between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., heat must register at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit when the outside temperature falls below 40 degrees.
Tenants in New York City with heat and/or hot water complaints should call the NYC Central Complaint Bureau's Hot Line (212) 824-4328.
In addition, rent stabilized and rent controlled tenants can file a complaint with the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (718-739-6400) if the landlord is violating the above rules. For more details, see the relevant fact sheet on our web site.
If you find that the landlord IS in fact meeting the heating standards but it still feels cold to you, you might talk with the landlord about repairing windows or other openings that are allowing drafts to enter the apartment. Sometimes some caulking, tape or insulation around windows will provide tremendous heat saving benefits.
by Cranky Tenant » Wed Jan 08, 2003 12:05 pm
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