Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 199-34
Heating and hot water requirements
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All premises shall be provided with heating equipment, capable of maintaining an indoor temperature in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms at 70° F. at a distance of three feet or more from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor in all habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms, when the outside temperature is 0° F. Such heat shall be maintained at all times when said outside temperature falls below 55° F. Hot water shall be furnished at a temperature range of 130° F. to 140° F. from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
Babylon Village, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 199 § 199-34 establishes minimum heating and hot water standards for all rental premises. Heating equipment must be capable of keeping habitable rooms, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms at 70°F whenever outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F, measured at a specific height and distance from exterior walls. Hot water must be supplied at a temperature between 130°F and 140°F during the hours of 6:00 a.m. to midnight every day.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 199-34, compliant property operators ensure that heating systems are installed, maintained, and capable of reaching the required 70°F threshold in all covered spaces whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F. Operators also maintain hot water systems that consistently deliver water within the 130°F–140°F range throughout the required daily window of 6:00 a.m. to midnight. Routine equipment inspections and prompt repairs are practices generally associated with meeting these ongoing obligations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 199-34 gives occupants in Babylon Village the right to adequate heat and hot water throughout the year. If heating falls short of the 70°F standard during cold weather, or if hot water is unavailable or outside the required temperature range during covered hours, tenants may report the condition to the appropriate Babylon Village code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how to document conditions and what local complaint or enforcement processes may be available.
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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