New Hyde Park, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 139 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 139-21
Heating
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A. General. Heating facilities and their accompanying chimneys, flues or stacks are to be installed in compliance with the ordinances of the Village and are to be maintained in good order and repair so that they are capable of safely and adequately providing heat to enclosed spaces which are or may be normally occupied. Doors, windows and other parts of a building shall be constructed and maintained so as to prevent abnormal heat losses. Heating facilities utilizing gas as a fuel shall have a shutoff valve provided at or near the source of supply to the facility. B. Capability. Heating facilities shall be provided to safely and adequately maintain heat in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, toilet rooms or compartments within the walls of a dwelling at a temperature of at least 68° F. at a distance of three feet and more from the exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor level. The capability of such heating equipment shall be based upon an outside temperature of 0° Fahrenheit. C. Room heaters. No room heater that is independent of the heating system in the dwelling shall be used except where the unit or appliance is first approved by the office of the Fire Marshal of the County of Nassau.
New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-21 establishes standards for residential heating systems, covering installation, maintenance, and minimum performance. Heating equipment must be capable of maintaining at least 68°F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and toilet rooms when outside temperatures drop to 0°F, measured at least three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor. Doors, windows, and building components must limit heat loss, gas-fueled systems must have a shutoff valve near the fuel source, and any standalone room heater not part of the main heating system requires prior approval from the Nassau County Fire Marshal.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of residential dwellings in New Hyde Park should ensure that heating systems are installed and maintained in accordance with ch. 139 § 139-21, including keeping chimneys, flues, and stacks in good repair. Compliant operators verify that their equipment can sustain the required 68°F threshold under the provision's 0°F design temperature, confirm that gas systems have a properly located shutoff valve, and ensure that doors and windows are maintained to prevent abnormal heat loss. Any supplemental room heater that operates independently of the main system must carry prior approval from the Nassau County Fire Marshal before being placed in service.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under New Hyde Park Code of Ordinances ch. 139 § 139-21, tenants in residential dwellings have a right to adequate heat—at least 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms, kitchenettes, and toilet rooms—maintained by properly installed and repaired heating equipment. If a dwelling fails to meet these standards, tenants may have grounds to raise the violation with Village code enforcement authorities or to assert the deficiency as a defense in relevant proceedings. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Nassau County housing codes can help residents understand the range of options available when a heating system falls short of the requirements set out in § 139-21.
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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