Tenants who are required to leave because of an Order to Repair/Vacate Order may be eligible for relocation services, including, in some cases, temporary emergency housing through HPD. For information on whether you qualify for tenant relocation as a result of an Order to Repair/Vacate Order.
The New York City Indoor Allergen Hazards Law, Local Law 55 of 2018 (Section 27-2017 et seq.),
prescribes the responsibilities of owners of multiple dwellings to proactively keep apartments
free of indoor allergen hazards.
Local Law 1 requires that property owners of multiple dwellings erected prior to 1960, or multiple
dwellings erected between 1960 and 1977 where the owner has actual knowledge of the presence of
lead-based paint, take preventative measures related to lead-based paint.
Building on the foundation laid through Housing New York, in November 2017 the Administration committed to completing the initial goal of 200,000 affordable homes two years ahead of schedule, by 2022, and generating an additional 100,000 homes over the following four years.
Local law 55 requires that landlords take steps to keep their tenants’ homes free of pests and mold. This includes safely fixing the conditions that cause these problems. Tenants also play a role in preventing indoor allergens.
Includes information on COVID-19 Pet Response Plan, created in recognition of challenges NYC animal guardians faced as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. Information on APTF, and services provided to NYC animal guardians when COVID is contracted is also available. Statistics are also available.
As per Local Law 215/2018, New York City Administrative Code, Title 31, Section 106(f), the New York City Department of Veterans' Services is required to submit a report in machine-readable format regarding the operation of the Veteran Resource Centers (VRCs) on a bi-annual basis.
Report on the use of smoke alarms at any fires in which there was a fire related death or life-threatening injury and the existence of fire sprinklers at any fire greater than a first alarm fire.
The goal is to ensure that Limited English Proficient (“LEP”) individuals are able to communicate with Law Department staff and to receive appropriate assistance and services.
This annual report provides an update on the agency’s implementation of its Language Access Implementation Plan, as required by Local Law 30 (2017). The report covers activity during Calendar Year 2019.