Heating season begins in New York – Telemundo New York (47)

NEW YORK – With the arrival of cooler temperatures, the heating season begins in New York City, the date on which residential owners must legally turn on the heat, reminds the Department of Housing Preservation and Development ‘ Town, (HPD).

What does the heating season mean?

From 1 October to 31 Mayhomeowners must provide enough heat to maintain the indoor temperature at 68 degrees between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when the outside temperature is below 55 degrees. From 10 pm to 6 am, the indoor temperature must be at least 62 degrees regardless of the outdoor temperature. Hot water must be kept at a minimum temperature of 120 degrees at the source, all year round.

“Safe housing is essential for year-round well-being, and as temperatures drop, New York City is focused on keeping warm homes for all New Yorkers.” The Department of Housing Preservation and Development is a key resource for renters and will work to keep homes comfortable during the hot season,” said Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development and Workforce Maria Torres-Springer .

New York City’s heating regulations ensure the health and safety of all residents.

How can I file a complaint if my landlord won’t turn on the heat?

The fastest way to restore service is to report any problems to the building owner or supervisor, as many buildings have access to plumbers or other professionals who can respond immediately .

If service is not restored after contacting the building owner, tenants can file a complaint by calling 3-1-1, visiting the building. Website 311 here or using the app 311 Mobile phone. Tenants who are hard of hearing or deaf may register complaints using the tone deaf device (TDD) at (212) 504-4115.

When a complaint is sent to HPD, the department will attempt to contact the building supervisor to inform them of the complaint. If a tenant confirms that the situation has been corrected, nothing else will be done. Otherwise, a uniformed Code Compliance inspector will be dispatched to investigate the reported condition.

Because HPD may receive multiple complaints from multiple tenants in the same building, an investigation may be conducted in response to multiple complaints filed. An inspector will sign the yellow card in the lobby of the building to indicate the date and time of the inspection. Tenants can also find out if HPD has responded through them HPD online free.

In addition to checking for adequate heat when responding to a heat complaint, to keep tenants safe, HPD investigators proactively check smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors , lead-based paint (if a child under the age of six is ​​present), window guards (if. ​​a child under the age of 11), double cylinder locks, self-closing doors, mould, plagues and bars on escape windows​​​​ fire

Tips when using a space heater

It is important to remember when using a space heater, follow these important tips:

• Turn off heaters when you leave the room, the house, or when you go to sleep.
• Do not leave space heaters unattended.
• Only use equipment with the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) mark indicating that the product has been safety tested.
• Turn off the heater if the cord gets hot.
• Plug space heaters directly into an outlet instead of into an extension cord.
• Place the heater on the floor and never on a counter or piece of furniture.

Where can I get more information?

For more information on how to stay warm this winter, visit the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) website. online here.

Low-income property owners who are having trouble keeping their homes heated should contact the office Home Energy Assistance Programl (HEAP) at 718-557-1399. Eligible families can learn more about assistance with paying heating bills or repairing heating equipment.