N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2104
Posting of serial number and sign regarding rent stabilized dwelling units (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
a. An identification sign containing the dwelling serial number assigned by the department for the purpose of identifying the registered multiple dwelling and the owner, managing agent, and agent designated by the owner for the collection of rental payments if different from the managing agent, shall be posted in every multiple dwelling in the manner and location prescribed by the department. b. In any multiple dwelling that contains 1 or more dwelling units subject to the rent stabilization law of 1969 pursuant to chapter 4 of title 26 , the owner shall post a notice in a form approved by the commissioner in a conspicuous location within the common area at the entrance of such building, that reads as follows: “This building contains one or more units that are subject to the Rent Stabilization Law of 1969. To find out if your unit is registered as rent stabilized, contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Owners of such buildings must submit an annual filing to DHCR and provide each tenant with a copy of the information that pertains to their unit. Owners that fail to file may be subject to penalties.” Such sign shall also include the phone number of the New York state division of housing and community renewal office of rent administration and the website address where a rent stabilization inquiry may be submitted to the New York state division of housing and community renewal. Such sign shall be posted in English and Spanish and include a website address where the notice may be obtained in any of the other designated citywide languages, as defined in section 23-1101 . The department may update such sign to reflect the name of the agency or entity that provides information on whether a dwelling unit is registered as a rent stabilized dwelling unit as needed. c. Any owner who violates the provisions of subdivision b of this section shall be liable for a civil penalty pursuant to subdivision (a) of section 27-2115 . (Am. L.L. 2025/086, 6/27/2025, eff. 1/23/2026) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2025/086 .
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2104, owners of multiple dwellings must post an identification sign showing the building's serial number and key contact information for ownership and management. In buildings with any rent-stabilized units, owners must also display a commissioner-approved notice in a common area near the entrance, informing residents that some units may be rent stabilized and directing them to contact the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). The notice must appear in English and Spanish and include a link to translations in other designated citywide languages.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Owners and managing agents subject to §§ 27-2001 and 27-2104 generally ensure that the department-assigned serial number sign is posted in the required location and format. For buildings with any rent-stabilized units, compliant operators post the commissioner-approved rent stabilization notice near the building entrance in English and Spanish, and include the DHCR phone number, website, and a link to additional language versions. Failure to post the subdivision (b) notice exposes owners to civil penalties under § 27-2115(a).
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Section 27-2104(b) entitles residents of covered multiple dwellings to see a posted notice near the building entrance explaining that one or more units may be rent stabilized and directing them to DHCR to check their unit's status. If no such notice is posted, that omission may constitute a violation subject to civil penalties against the owner. Tenants can contact DHCR or a local tenant-rights organization to learn more about enforcement options.
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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