N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2024
Water supply to buildings (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
The owner of a dwelling shall provide and maintain a supply of pure and wholesome water sufficient in quantity and at sufficient pressure to keep all plumbing fixtures adequately supplied for their sanitary maintenance. Where water mains are available in the street, every dwelling shall be supplied with water from such mains. The owner shall keep the water supply free from connection to any unsafe water supply or from cross-connections to any drainage system.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2024, dwelling owners are required to supply residents with clean, adequate water at sufficient pressure to keep all plumbing fixtures properly functioning. Where a public water main runs in the street, the building must connect to it. The provision also prohibits any connection between the building's water supply and unsafe water sources or drainage systems.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2024 places the responsibility for safe, pressurized water squarely on the building owner. Compliant operators routinely inspect plumbing systems to confirm that water pressure meets sanitary needs, verify connection to available street mains, and ensure no cross-connections exist between the potable water supply and any drainage or unsafe water source. Maintaining documentation of inspections and prompt repairs is a common practice among operators seeking to stay in compliance.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2024 establishes a tenant's right to a continuous supply of pure, adequately pressurized water in their dwelling. If water pressure is insufficient, the water appears contaminated, or a cross-connection issue is suspected, tenants generally have the option of filing a complaint with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or raising the violation in housing court proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations in New York City can help residents understand the range of remedies available under this provision.
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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