N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2108
Exemption of the city of New York, its agencies and the New York city housing authority (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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The provisions of this article shall not be applicable to the city of New York, its agencies and the New York city housing authority.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2108, the enforcement and penalty provisions of this article of the Housing Maintenance Code do not apply to the City of New York itself, its agencies, or the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA). This means that when the city or one of its entities acts as a property owner or operator, it is carved out from the obligations and liabilities that this article imposes on private parties. The exemption is categorical, covering all provisions within the article rather than specific sections.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Private landlords and property managers should be aware that §§ 27-2001 and 27-2108 create a distinction between city-owned or city-operated housing and privately held residential properties. Compliant private operators generally ensure they do not assume that standards or enforcement practices applied to NYCHA or city agencies set a benchmark for their own obligations under this article. Understanding this exemption helps operators accurately assess which Housing Maintenance Code requirements govern their specific class of property.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in privately owned housing retain the protections of this article, while residents of NYCHA or other city-agency-managed properties fall outside its scope under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2108. Tenants in private buildings who believe a violation has occurred may consider raising the relevant article provisions as a defense in housing court, filing a complaint with the appropriate city agency, or reaching out to a tenant-rights organization for general information. Residents of NYCHA properties may wish to explore separate regulatory frameworks and oversight bodies that govern city-owned housing.
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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