Troy, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 176 § 176-17

No person shall occupy as owner-occupant, or let to another for occupancy, any dwelling or multifamily dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, rooming unit, or portion thereof for the purpose of living therein, which does not comply with the following requirements. A. Foundations, walls and roof. Every foundation, exterior wall, roof, and all other exterior surfaces shall be maintained in a workmanlike state of maintenance and repair and shall be kept in such condition as to exclude rodents. B. Foundations. The foundation elements shall adequately support the building at all points. C. Exterior walls. All exterior walls, eaves, soffits, fascia, cornices, overhangs and trim shall be free of holes, breaks, loose or rotting boards or timbers, and any other conditions which might admit rain or dampness to the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of the building. D. Roofs. The roof shall be structurally sound, tight, and have no defects which might admit rain, and roof drainage shall be adequate to prevent rainwater from causing dampness in the walls or interior portion of the building. E. Stairs, porches and railings. Stairs and other exit facilities shall be adequate for safety, as provided in the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and shall comply with the following subsections. F. Structural safety. Every outside stair, every porch, and every appurtenance attached thereto shall be so constructed as to be safe to use and capable of supporting the loads to which it is subjected, as required by the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and shall be kept in sound condition and good repair. G. Handrails. When the Inspector deems it necessary for safety, every flight of stairs which is three risers or more high shall have handrails, which shall be located as required by the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, and every porch which is three risers or more high shall have handrails so located and of such as required by that code. Every handrail and balustrade shall be firmly fastened and shall be maintained in good condition. H. Windows, doors and hatchways. Every window, exterior door, and basement hatchway shall be substantially tight and shall be kept in sound condition and repair. I. Windows to be glazed. Every window sash shall be fully supplied with glass windowpanes (or an approved substitute), which are without open cracks or holes. J. Windows to be tight. Every window shall be in good condition and fit reasonably tight within its frame. K. Windows able to be opened. Every window, other than a fixed window, shall be capable of being easily opened and shall be held in position by window hardware. L. Door hardware. Every exterior door, door hinge, and door latch shall be maintained in good condition. M. Doors to fit in frame. Every exterior door, when closed, shall fit reasonably well within its frame. N. Window and door frames to fit in wall. Every window, door, and frame shall be constructed and maintained in such relation to the adjacent wall construction so as to exclude rain as completely as possible and to substantially exclude wind from entering any dwelling or multifamily dwelling. O. Basement hatchways. Every basement hatchway shall be so constructed and maintained as to prevent the entrance of rodents, rain and surface drainage water into the dwelling or multifamily dwelling. P. Exit doors. Every door available as an exit shall be capable of being opened from the inside easily and without the use of a key. Q. Screening. Guards and screens shall be supplied for protection against rodents and insects in accordance with the following requirements: (1) Guards for basement windows. Every basement or cellar window which is openable shall be supplied with corrosive-resistive rodent-proof shields of not less than No. 22 U.S. gage perforated steel sheets, or No. 20 B&S gage aluminum, or No. 16 U.S. gage expanded metal or wire mesh screens, with not more than one-half-inch mesh openings, or with other material affording equivalent protection against the entry of rodents, including storm windows. (2) Insect screens. From May 1 to October 15 of each year, every door opening directly from any dwelling or multifamily dwelling unit to the outdoors and every window or other outside opening used for ventilation purposes shall be supplied with a screen of not less than 16 mesh per inch and every swinging screen door shall have a self-closing device in good working condition, except that no such screens shall be required for a dwelling unit on a floor above the fourth floor. After compliance with above in any one season, in two-family and multidwelling units, every occupant thereof shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of said screens in their individual dwelling unit R. Exterior wood surfaces. Exterior wood surfaces of buildings and structures that are not inherently resistant to deterioration shall be periodically treated with a protective coating of paint or other suitable preservatives. S. Roof gutters and downspouts shall be maintained and anchored and kept in good working condition. No gutter shall be installed so that water is discharged onto a neighbor's property or City right-of-way. T. Gates. Exterior gates, gate assemblies, operator systems if provided, and hardware shall be maintained in good condition. Latches at all entrances shall tightly secure the gates.