N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2001
Short title (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the "housing maintenance code."
This provision, found at N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq., establishes the official name of the chapter as the "housing maintenance code." It is a naming or title provision, meaning it does not impose requirements or prohibitions on its own but gives the chapter its formal legal identity. All subsequent rules within this chapter operate under that official title.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should be aware that the body of rules governing housing upkeep in New York City falls under the formal title established by N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. — the "housing maintenance code." When reviewing compliance obligations, lease terms, or official notices, this is the chapter that governs building and unit maintenance standards. Operators generally reference this title when responding to agency correspondence or reviewing inspection reports tied to these rules.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
The "housing maintenance code," formally named under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq., is the chapter of New York City law that sets out housing upkeep standards affecting residential tenants. Knowing this official title can help tenants identify the correct body of law when reviewing complaints, violations, or official documents related to building conditions. Tenant-rights organizations and rent boards can provide guidance on how the provisions within this chapter may apply to a given housing situation.
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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