N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2056.23
Qualifications and recordkeeping (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
a. The department may promulgate rules establishing additional requirements and procedures for building superintendents conducting steam radiator inspections pursuant to this article. b. The department shall develop informational materials and a checklist indicating best practices for building superintendents conducting steam radiator inspections, including but not limited to components that shall be inspected in the course of an inspection. c. The owner shall maintain a record of each inspection of a steam radiator as required by section 27-2056.22 . Such record shall include: 1. The address of the multiple dwelling; 2. The dwelling unit where the steam radiator is located and the location of the steam radiator within the dwelling unit; 3. The name and address of the inspector; 4. The license number of the inspector or license number of the individual providing direct and continuing supervision of the inspector, as applicable; 5. A self-certification by the building owner indicating that the building superintendent that conducted the inspection reviewed the informational materials provided by the department pursuant to subdivision b of this section, if applicable; 6. The date of the inspection; 7. The results of the inspection, including the status of each component of the steam radiator, any noted visual indicators of possible defects or damage of the steam radiator, and if a condition likely to be hazardous to life or safety was determined to be present; and 8. Any actions taken to remediate a defect, damage, or hazardous condition, if applicable. d. An owner who fails to maintain such records in accordance with this section shall be liable for a civil penalty of not more than $500. (L.L. 2025/151, 11/8/2025, eff. 5/7/2026)
N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2056.23 establishes recordkeeping requirements tied to steam radiator inspections in multiple dwellings. Each inspection record must capture details such as the unit address, inspector credentials, inspection date, findings about radiator components, and any remediation steps taken. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is also directed to create informational materials and a checklist of best practices for building superintendents performing these inspections. Owners who fail to maintain compliant records face a civil penalty of up to $500.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under § 27-2056.23, compliant building owners maintain a complete inspection record for every steam radiator inspection required by § 27-2056.22, ensuring each record includes the dwelling address, unit and radiator location, inspector name and license number, inspection date, component-by-component findings, and documentation of any remediation. Where a building superintendent conducted the inspection, owners also include a self-certification confirming the superintendent reviewed HPD's informational materials. Owners who do not maintain these records as specified are exposed to a civil penalty of up to $500 per violation, so organized recordkeeping systems that capture all eight required data points are a standard part of compliant operations.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-2056.23 gives tenants an interest in knowing that their building owner is required to document every steam radiator inspection in their unit, including the inspector's credentials, the condition of each radiator component, and any hazardous conditions or repairs identified. If a tenant has reason to believe records are not being kept—or that inspections are not occurring—they can raise this as a potential violation with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), which oversees enforcement of the Housing Maintenance Code. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with NYC housing law can help residents understand what records they may be entitled to review and what avenues exist for reporting non-compliance 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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