News and Announcements
Heat and Hot Water
- 10/18/2023
- NYC Housing Preservation and Development
Building owners are legally required to provide heat and hot water to their tenants. Hot water must be provided 365 days per year at a constant minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Heat must be provided between October 1st and May 31st, i.e., "Heat Season," under the following conditions:
Day
Between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm, if the outside temperature falls below 55 degrees, the inside temperature must be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Night
Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., the inside temperature is required to be at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit.