N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2056.18
Application of this article based on age of child (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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For the purposes of this article, the term "applicable age" shall mean "under seven years of age" for at least one calendar year from the effective date of this section. Upon the expiration of such one year period, in accordance with the procedures by which the health code is amended, the board of health may determine whether or not the provisions of this article should apply to children of age six, and based on this determination, may redefine "applicable age" for the purposes of some or all of the provisions of this article to mean "under six years of age," but no lower. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2004/001 .
Section 27-2056.18 of the N.Y.C. Administrative Code establishes how the term 'applicable age' is defined for lead-paint hazard provisions affecting young children. At minimum for one calendar year from the section's effective date, 'applicable age' means children under seven years old. After that initial year, the Board of Health has the authority to review whether the protections should extend only to children under six, but the definition cannot be lowered below 'under six years of age.'
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2056.18, property owners and managers must apply lead-paint hazard rules to units where children under the 'applicable age' reside, which is at least 'under seven years of age' for the first year following the section's effective date. Compliant operators generally track any Board of Health redefinition of 'applicable age' after that initial period, since the threshold could shift to 'under six years of age.' Staying current with any amendments to the health code that adjust this definition helps ensure ongoing compliance with the broader lead-paint article.
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 § 27-2056.18 sets the age threshold that triggers lead-paint protections for children in residential dwellings, starting at 'under seven years of age' for at least one year from the provision's effective date. Tenants with young children may have rights under the broader lead-paint article whenever a child meeting the 'applicable age' definition lives in the unit. Those who believe their landlord is not complying with related lead-paint obligations can explore options such as filing a complaint with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information.
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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