Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 124-42
Heating facilities
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(A) Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms based on the winter design dry-bulb temperature for the locality indicated in the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. Cooking appliances shall not be used to provide space heating to meet the requirements of this section. (B) Heat supply. (1) Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one (1) or more dwelling unit, rooming unit, dormitory or guestroom on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat during the period from September 15 th to May 31 st to maintain a temperature of not less than 68°F (20°C) in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet rooms. (2) Exception. When the outdoor temperature is below the winter outdoor design temperature for the locality, maintenance of the minimum room temperature shall not be required, provided that the heating system is operating at its full design capacity. The winter design dry-bulb temperature for the locality shall be as indicated in the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State. (C) Work spaces. (1) Indoor work spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15 th to May 31 st to maintain a temperature of not less than 65°F (18°C) during the period the spaces are occupied. (2) Exceptions. The provisions of this section shall not apply to processing, storage and operation areas that require cooling or special temperature conditions, and areas in which persons are primarily engaged in vigorous physical activities. (D) Public spaces. Indoor public spaces shall be supplied with heat during the period from September 15 th to May 31 st to maintain a temperature of not less than 68° F (20° C) in accordance with the Building Code of New York State during the period the spaces are occupied. (E) Room temperature measurement. The required room temperatures shall be measured three (3) feet (914 mm) above the floor near the center of the room and two (2) feet (610 mm) inward from the center of each exterior wall.
Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-42 establishes minimum heating standards for residential and non-residential spaces. From September 15th through May 31st, habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms in dwellings must be kept at no less than 68°F, while indoor work spaces must reach at least 65°F. Cooking appliances cannot be used as a substitute for proper heating equipment, and required temperatures are measured three feet above the floor near the center of the room and two feet inward from each exterior wall.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Huntington, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 124 § 124-42, property owners and operators who rent or lease dwelling units are responsible for maintaining functioning heating systems capable of reaching 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms throughout the September 15th–May 31st heating season. Compliant operators ensure that heating equipment is properly sized and maintained to meet the locality's winter design specifications under the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State, and they do not rely on cooking appliances to satisfy the heating requirement. An exception applies when outdoor temperatures fall below the local winter outdoor design temperature, provided the heating system is running at full design capacity.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 124-42 of Huntington's Code of Ordinances gives occupants of rented dwellings the right to adequate heat—at least 68°F in living spaces, bathrooms, and toilet rooms—from mid-September through the end of May. If a landlord fails to maintain these temperatures, tenants may document the conditions (including the measurement method specified in the provision: three feet above the floor, two feet from exterior walls) and consider filing a complaint with the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations in New York can help explain available remedies and enforcement paths under this provision.
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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