Local law · Int 0249-2024
Minimum temperatures required to be maintained in dwellings
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A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to minimum temperatures required to be maintained in dwellings
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New York City Council
Summary
During heating season, between October 1 and May 31, owners of residential buildings who are required to provide heat for their tenants must maintain certain minimum temperatures in areas of dwelling units that are used or occupied for living purposes. This bill would increase the minimum daytime (between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.) temperature during heating season from 68 degrees to 70 degrees, and it would increase the nighttime (between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.) temperature from 62 degrees to 66 degrees.
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Where it stands
The session ended before it was voted on. It was not defeated; it simply ran out of time, which is what happens to most legislation. It would have to be reintroduced.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Committee on Housing and Buildings
Cosponsors
Keith Powers, Oswald J. Feliz and 12 others
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- Keith Powers
- Oswald J. Feliz
- Pierina Ana Sanchez
- Gale A. Brewer
- Lincoln Restler
- Julie Won
- Shahana K. Hanif
- Erik D. Bottcher
- James F. Gennaro
- Amanda C. Farías
- Shaun Abreu
- Shekar Krishnan
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Full history
- Dec 31, 2025
Filed
This Introduction was Filed (End of Session)
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Introduced
This Introduction was Introduced by Council
NYC Council
- Feb 28, 2024
Referred to committee
This Introduction was Referred to Comm by Council to the Committee on Housing and Buildings
NYC Council