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When is heat season in New York City, and what must landlords provide?
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Heat season October 1 - May 31: 68°F by day when it is below 55°F outside, 62°F at night; hot water 120°F all year
Season: Every year from October 1 through May 31
From October 1 to May 31, keep apartments at least 68°F between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. whenever it is below 55°F outside, and at least 62°F between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. regardless of the outside temperature. Hot water must be at least 120°F every day of the year. HPD heat violations must be corrected within 24 hours.
"Heat must be provided between October 1st and May 31st, i.e. "Heat Season," under the following conditions:" nyc.gov
"When the outside temperature is below 55 degrees between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm, the inside temperature is required to be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit." nyc.gov
"Between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am, the inside temperature is required to be at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of what the outside temperature is." nyc.gov
Heat season October 1 - May 31: 68°F by day when it is below 55°F outside, 62°F at night; hot water 120°F all year Verified
Deadline: Every year from October 1 through May 31
From October 1 to May 31, keep apartments at least 68°F between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. whenever it is below 55°F outside, and at least 62°F between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. regardless of the outside temperature. Hot water must be at least 120°F every day of the year. HPD heat violations must be corrected within 24 hours.
Who it covers: Applies to building owners who supply heat (NYC Housing Maintenance Code §27-2029).
"Heat must be provided between October 1st and May 31st, i.e. "Heat Season," under the following conditions:" nyc.gov
"When the outside temperature is below 55 degrees between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm, the inside temperature is required to be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit." nyc.gov
"Between the hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am, the inside temperature is required to be at least 62 degrees Fahrenheit regardless of what the outside temperature is." nyc.gov
"Hot water must be provided 365 days per year at a constant minimum temperature of 120 degrees Fahrenheit." nyc.gov
"Violations must be corrected within 24 hours and may result in civil penalties, heat inspection fees, and selection for enhanced enforcement under the Heat Sensors Program." nyc.gov
Notes: HPD Heat and Hot Water page and HPD October 2026 owner bulletin (Housing Maintenance Code §27-2029).
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