N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2130
Grounds for appointment of receiver (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
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Whenever the department certifies that any condition in violation of this chapter or other applicable law in any multiple dwelling or any part of its premises constitutes a serious fire hazard or is a serious threat to life, health or safety, it may, upon failure of the owner to comply with an order to correct such conditions issued pursuant to section 27-2125 of article five of this subchapter, apply for the appointment of a receiver to repair and correct the violations.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2130, when the city's housing department certifies that a condition in a multiple dwelling poses a serious fire hazard or a serious threat to life, health, or safety, and the building owner has failed to comply with a correction order issued under § 27-2125, the department is authorized to seek court appointment of a receiver. A receiver is a court-supervised third party empowered to step in and make the necessary repairs in place of the non-compliant owner. This provision creates a legal mechanism to address dangerous building conditions when normal enforcement orders go unheeded.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2130 should be aware that a failure to comply with a correction order issued under § 27-2125 for conditions certified as serious fire hazards or threats to life, health, or safety can trigger the department's authority to seek receivership. Compliant operators generally respond promptly to all departmental orders, document their remediation efforts, and maintain records showing timely correction of cited violations. Receivership can result in loss of control over building operations and the imposition of repair costs, making proactive compliance a central part of responsible property management.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2130, tenants living in multiple dwellings with serious uncorrected hazards—such as fire risks or conditions threatening life, health, or safety—have the benefit of a legal mechanism that can compel action even when an owner ignores official correction orders. If the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development has certified such conditions and the owner has not complied with a § 27-2125 order, tenants may inquire with the department about whether receivership proceedings are being pursued. Tenant-rights organizations and legal aid services can help residents understand how this provision may apply to conditions in their building and what complaint or reporting options are available.
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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