N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2069
Sanitary facilities in one- and two-family dwellings (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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The owner of a one- or two-family dwelling shall provide for the exclusive use of the occupants of each dwelling unit at least one water closet, one washbasin, and one bath or shower. Such facilities shall be located on the same story as each dwelling unit, or on any of the stories to which a dwelling unit extends.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2069, owners of one- and two-family dwellings are required to provide each dwelling unit with its own exclusive set of sanitary facilities—specifically a toilet, a washbasin, and a bathtub or shower. These fixtures must be located on the same floor as the dwelling unit, or on a floor that the unit itself spans, ensuring residents have convenient and private access to basic sanitation.
Plain English — not legal advice.
N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 et seq. § 27-2069 places the responsibility squarely on property owners of one- and two-family dwellings to equip each unit with a dedicated toilet, washbasin, and bath or shower. Compliant operators ensure these fixtures are installed on the same story as the unit—or on a story the unit extends to—and that no other household shares those facilities. Routine inspections and maintenance of plumbing fixtures help owners demonstrate ongoing compliance with this 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. § 27-2069 establishes that tenants in one- and two-family dwellings have a right to exclusive use of a toilet, washbasin, and bath or shower located on their unit's floor level. If these facilities are absent, shared with another unit, or located on an inaccessible floor, that may constitute a housing code violation. Tenants who believe this provision is not being met can document the conditions, contact the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development to file a complaint, or reach out to a local tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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