Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-6
Heating
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A. Every dwelling shall have heating facilities which are properly installed, maintained in safe and good working condition and capable of safely and adequately heating all habitable rooms, bathrooms and water closet compartments to a temperature of at least seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70º F.), at a distance three (3) feet above floor level, with the outside temperature at ten degrees Fahrenheit (10º F.). In rental properties the owner shall maintain a minimum temperature of seventy degrees Fahrenheit (70º F.) in all habitable rooms and toilet rooms at all times when the outside temperature falls below fifty-five degrees Fahrenheit (55º F.). B. Every space heater shall be properly vented through an approved flue leading to the outer air and shall be adequately insulated from all combustible materials.
Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-6 establishes minimum heating standards for all dwellings. Every dwelling must have heating equipment that is properly installed, safely maintained, and capable of reaching at least 70°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms, measured three feet above the floor when outside temperatures drop to 10°F. In rental properties specifically, owners are required to maintain that 70°F minimum whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F, and any space heaters used must be properly vented and insulated from combustible materials.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-6, compliant rental property operators generally keep heating systems inspected, serviced, and in safe working order before and throughout the heating season. Operators typically monitor outdoor temperatures and ensure that all habitable rooms and toilet rooms reach and hold at least 70°F whenever outside temperatures drop below 55°F. Any space heaters on the premises are generally kept vented through an approved flue to the outside and properly insulated from combustible materials to meet the code's safety requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Gloversville, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 170 § 170-6 gives renters the right to a minimum indoor temperature of 70°F in all habitable rooms and toilet rooms whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F. If heating is inadequate or equipment appears unsafe, tenants may document the conditions—such as by recording temperatures and dates—and report the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority in Gloversville. Tenant-rights organizations can also help renters understand what options are generally available, including how a landlord's failure to comply with § 170-6 might be raised in relevant proceedings.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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