N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2111
Moneys collected by department payable to special repair fund (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
All penalties and all other moneys recovered for costs, expenses and disbursements that are reimbursable under this code for the repair or rehabilitation of a dwelling shall be paid into a separate fund in the treasury of the city. Such fund shall be available to the department for the purpose of meeting the costs, expenses and disbursements for the repair or rehabilitation of dwellings pursuant to the provisions of this code.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2111, any penalties and reimbursable costs recovered in connection with the repair or rehabilitation of a dwelling must be deposited into a dedicated city treasury fund, rather than flowing into the city's general revenue. That segregated fund is then made available exclusively to the relevant city department to cover the costs of repairing or rehabilitating dwellings as authorized by the Housing Maintenance Code. The provision creates a self-reinforcing financial mechanism: money collected through enforcement is recycled back into housing repair work.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to enforcement actions under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2111 should be aware that any penalties or reimbursable repair costs assessed against them are directed into a special city fund earmarked for housing rehabilitation—not the general city budget. Compliant operators generally maintain their properties in good repair to avoid triggering the department's repair authority in the first place, which is what generates the costs and penalties that feed this fund. Understanding how recovered funds are allocated can be relevant when reviewing any notices of violation or cost-recovery orders issued by the department.
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 and 27-2111 establish that money the city collects through housing enforcement—including penalties and repair cost reimbursements—goes into a protected fund dedicated to dwelling repair and rehabilitation. This means that enforcement actions tenants help prompt, such as complaints about hazardous conditions, can contribute to a funding pool that supports further housing repairs citywide. Tenants who believe their building has unaddressed violations may consider contacting the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or a local tenant-rights organization to learn about available complaint and inspection processes.
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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