NYC Admin Code › Chapter 2: Housing Maintenance Code › Subchapter 2: Maintenance, Services, and Utilities › Article 4: Control of Pests and Other Asthma Allergen Triggers
§ 27-2017.5 Removal of asthma triggers in a dwelling unit upon turnover
a. Prior to the reoccupancy of any vacant dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling, the owner shall, within such dwelling unit, remediate all visible mold and pest infestations, and any underlying defects in such dwelling unit, and thoroughly clean and vacuum all carpeting and furniture provided by such owner to incoming occupants, consistent with the work practices set out in subdivision a of section 27-2017.8 and the rules promulgated pursuant to section 27-2017.9.
b. The owner shall certify in writing to the incoming tenant or occupant of a unit of a multiple dwelling, in such form as may be promulgated by the department, that the unit is in compliance with subdivision a of this section.
- Source
- NYC Admin Code, as published by American Legal Publishing, the City's official publisher
- Last amended
- Effective January 19, 2019
- Checked
- Matched the official code on October 1, 2026
Amendment history
- (L.L. 2018/055, 1/19/2018, eff. 1/19/2019)
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