N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2023
Collection of waste matter from dwelling units in one and two-family dwellings (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
The owner and occupants of a one or two-family dwelling shall provide for the regular collection of waste matter from dwelling units and its deposit in the receptacles required by section 27-2021 of this article, and shall not permit ashes or any type of waste matter to accumulate in any part of the premises so as to create a condition which is unsanitary or a fire hazard in the judgment of the department.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2023, both the owner and the occupants of a one- or two-family dwelling share responsibility for regularly collecting waste matter from the dwelling units and placing it in the receptacles specified by § 27-2021. The provision also prohibits allowing ashes or any other waste to pile up anywhere on the premises to the point that the Department of Housing Preservation and Development considers the accumulation unsanitary or a fire hazard. In short, the rule establishes a joint duty to keep waste managed and the property free of hazardous accumulations.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners of one- and two-family dwellings subject to N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2023 generally maintain compliance by ensuring that proper waste receptacles—as specified in § 27-2021—are available and that waste is collected on a regular schedule. Compliant operators also monitor the premises to confirm that no ashes or other waste matter are allowed to build up in any area, including basements, yards, or common spaces, in a way that could be deemed unsanitary or a fire hazard. Keeping records of waste collection schedules and receptacle maintenance can support a showing of ongoing compliance if the Department of Housing Preservation and Development conducts an inspection.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Occupants of one- and two-family dwellings share the duty under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2023 to participate in regular waste collection and to use the receptacles required by § 27-2021. If waste is accumulating on the premises in a way that appears unsanitary or poses a fire risk, tenants may have grounds to raise the issue with the owner or to file a complaint with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with the Housing Maintenance Code can help explain what options are available when shared responsibilities under § 27-2023 are not being met.
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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