N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2051.1

Temporary posting of emergency information (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)

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N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2051.1
Prior to the expectant arrival of a weather emergency, a natural disaster event or after being informed about a utility outage which is expected to last for more than twenty-four hours, the owner of a residential dwelling where at least one dwelling unit is not occupied by such owner shall post the following information in common areas of the residential dwelling on signs of sufficient size to be seen: (i) whether the building is located in a hurricane evacuation zone as defined by the office of emergency management and if applicable, which zone the building is located in; (ii) the address of the nearest designated evacuation center; (iii) when a person should contact 911 and 311 during a weather emergency, a natural disaster event or the utility outage; (iv) whether during the utility outage, services such as potable water, corridor, egress, and common area lighting, fire safety and fire protection, elevators, charging locations for cellular telephones, domestic hot water, or heating and cooling will be provided; (v) contact information for building personnel in the event of an emergency, including email addresses, phone numbers and other methods of communication; (vi) instructions on removing furniture from rooftops and balconies during high wind events and; (vii) for buildings that utilize pumps, instructions on reducing water consumption during the utility outage. Such signs shall be updated by the owner of the residential building as needed and must be removed after the passage of the weather emergency, the natural disaster event or the restoration of utility services. The department shall determine the form of such signs including publishing a template that may be used by residential buildings for the purposes of this section.
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Plain English

Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2051.1, owners of residential buildings they do not fully occupy must post emergency information signs in common areas before an anticipated weather emergency or natural disaster, or after learning of a utility outage expected to last more than 24 hours. The required information covers topics such as hurricane evacuation zones, nearby evacuation centers, when to call 911 or 311, which building services will remain available, and emergency contact details. Signs must be updated as conditions change and taken down once the emergency passes or utility service is restored.

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For Property Managers

Under § 27-2051.1, compliant building owners and managers maintain ready-to-post signage covering all seven categories listed in the provision—evacuation zone status, nearest evacuation center, 911/311 guidance, available services during outages, staff contact information, rooftop furniture instructions, and water-conservation guidance for pump-fed buildings. Operators typically use or adapt the template published by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development to ensure proper form and sufficient size. Signs are updated throughout the event and promptly removed once the emergency or outage has ended.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 27-2051.1 gives tenants in non-owner-occupied residential buildings the right to expect posted emergency information in common areas before or during qualifying emergencies and extended utility outages. If signs are absent or incomplete, tenants can document the gap and file a complaint with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or call 311 to report the condition. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with the Housing Maintenance Code can also explain available options for addressing non-compliance.

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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