N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2048
Floor signs (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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The owner of a multiple dwelling more than two stories in height shall post and maintain a sign, of sufficient size to be readily seen, which states the number of the floor. Such signs shall be located in the public hall near the stairs and elevator, and within any stair enclosure.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2048, owners of multiple dwellings taller than two stories are required to post and keep up floor-number signs in common areas. These signs must be large enough to be easily read and must appear near stairways and elevators in public hallways, as well as inside any stair enclosures. The rule is designed to help occupants and emergency responders quickly identify which floor they are on.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2048 places the responsibility for floor signage squarely on building owners of multiple dwellings exceeding two stories. Compliant operators typically install clearly legible floor-number signs in public hallways near stairs and elevators, and inside every stair enclosure, and they inspect those signs periodically to ensure they remain visible and in good condition. Keeping maintenance records of sign inspections and replacements can help demonstrate ongoing compliance during Housing Preservation and Development inspections.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-2048 of the N.Y.C. Admin. Code gives tenants and visitors in taller multiple dwellings the right to clearly posted floor numbers in common areas such as hallways near stairs and elevators and within stair enclosures. If these signs are missing, damaged, or illegible, residents may report the condition to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, which handles housing maintenance complaints. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. can explain the range of options available for addressing unresolved violations.
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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