N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2025
Water supply to individual units and fixtures (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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The owner of a dwelling shall provide proper appliances for the use of every dwelling unit to receive and distribute an adequate supply of water during all hours.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2025, dwelling owners are required to equip every unit with the necessary fixtures and plumbing infrastructure to receive and distribute an adequate water supply at all hours of the day and night. The rule establishes a continuous, around-the-clock obligation—not merely during business hours or on weekdays. Any interruption or inadequacy in water delivery to individual units may constitute a violation of this provision.
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N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2025 places the responsibility for adequate water supply squarely on property owners, meaning compliant operators maintain functional plumbing fixtures, supply lines, and distribution systems in every dwelling unit at all times. Routine inspections of water infrastructure, prompt repair of leaks or pressure failures, and timely response to tenant-reported water outages are among the practices associated with meeting this standard. Documented maintenance records can help demonstrate ongoing compliance with the provision's continuous-supply requirement.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2025 gives tenants the right to an adequate, uninterrupted water supply through properly maintained fixtures in their dwelling unit. If water service is absent, insufficient, or intermittently disrupted, tenants may report the condition to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, which has authority to inspect and issue violations against the owner. Tenant-rights organizations in New York City can also provide information about additional remedies, such as rent withholding or repair-and-deduct options available under related housing law.
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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