Heat Season
The period from October 1 through May 31 during which residential building owners must provide heat whenever outdoor temperatures fall below the thresholds established by the NYC Housing Maintenance Code.
Heat Season
The period from October 1 through May 31 during which residential building owners are required to provide heat whenever outdoor temperatures fall below the minimum thresholds established by the NYC…
Heat Sensor Program
An HPD program that requires the installation of temperature sensors in selected residential buildings with a history of heat complaints. The sensors allow HPD to remotely monitor apartment temperatures and…
Housing Court
A division of the New York City Civil Court that handles cases involving housing conditions, repairs, evictions, landlord-tenant disputes, and enforcement of the Housing Maintenance Code.
Housing Litigation Division
The division within HPD that initiates legal actions in Housing Court to compel owners to correct housing code violations, make repairs, or comply with applicable laws.
Housing Maintenance Code
The section of the NYC Administrative Code that establishes minimum standards for the maintenance, safety, and habitability of residential buildings. HPD enforces these requirements.
Housing Quality Standards (HQS)
Federal housing standards used to determine whether a dwelling is safe, sanitary, and suitable for occupancy, most commonly in connection with Section 8 and other federally assisted housing programs.
HPD Property Registration
HPD Property Registration must be filed annually for building with 3 or more residential units or for 1-2 unit homes that are not owner occupied. The registration consists of ownership…
HPD Violation
An HPD violation is issued by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development for violations of the Housing Maintenance Code. These violations typically relate to building conditions,…