N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2056.6
Violation in a dwelling unit (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
The existence of lead-based paint in any dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling where a child of applicable age resides shall constitute a class C immediately hazardous violation if such paint is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface. Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 1999/038 and L.L. 2004/001 .
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2056.6, lead-based paint that is peeling or resting on a deteriorated surface in a dwelling unit where a child of applicable age lives is classified as a class C immediately hazardous violation. This is the most serious category of housing violation under New York City's housing maintenance code, reflecting the acute health risks that deteriorating lead paint poses to young children. The rule applies to multiple dwellings and triggers mandatory remediation timelines once the violation is recorded.
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Property owners and managers subject to N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2056.6 generally maintain ongoing inspection programs to identify peeling paint or deteriorated subsurfaces in units where children of applicable age reside. Because a class C immediately hazardous violation carries the shortest cure deadline under the housing maintenance code, compliant operators typically have remediation protocols ready to deploy as soon as such conditions are discovered or reported. Keeping records of inspections, repairs, and tenant communications is a common practice for demonstrating compliance with this provision.
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. § 27-2056.6 gives tenants in multiple dwellings a basis to report peeling lead-based paint or paint on deteriorated surfaces as a class C immediately hazardous violation when a child of applicable age lives in the unit. Tenants can file a complaint with the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, which is responsible for inspecting and recording such violations. Tenant-rights organizations in New York City can explain how this classification affects repair timelines and what options may be available if a landlord does not remediate promptly.
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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