Tuckahoe, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 12-67
Heating facilities
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Every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and rooming unit, occupied during normal heating periods, shall have central heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum inside temperature of 70° F., based on outside design temperature in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet and shower rooms or compartments.
Section 12-67 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12, establishes a minimum indoor temperature standard for all residential spaces during normal heating periods. Any dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house, or rooming unit must be equipped with central heating facilities capable of reaching at least 70°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet or shower areas. The standard is calibrated against the local outside design temperature, meaning the heating system must be sized to meet the 70°F threshold even under typical cold-weather conditions.
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Under Tuckahoe Code ch. 12 § 12-67, operators of residential rental properties generally ensure that central heating systems are installed, maintained, and capable of sustaining a minimum of 70°F in all habitable rooms and bathroom facilities during normal heating periods. Compliant operators routinely inspect and service heating equipment before and during the heating season to confirm the system can perform against the applicable outside design temperature. Keeping maintenance records and promptly addressing equipment failures are practices commonly associated with meeting this standard.
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Section 12-67 of Tuckahoe's Code of Ordinances, ch. 12, gives occupants of dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, and rooming units the right to adequate central heating capable of maintaining at least 70°F in living spaces and bathrooms during normal heating periods. If a heating system fails to meet this standard, tenants may have grounds to report the condition to the local code enforcement or housing authority responsible for enforcing Tuckahoe's housing code. Tenant-rights organizations can provide general information about available remedies, including how violations of provisions like § 12-67 may be raised in housing proceedings.
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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