N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2141
Notice (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
a. The vacate order shall be served upon the owner by mailing a copy to the person last registered with the department as owner or agent by certified mail, return receipt requested. The affidavit of an employee or agent of the department, stating facts which show that the vacate order was duly addressed and mailed, shall be presumptive evidence that such vacate order was duly served. b. The vacate order shall be served upon the occupants of the dwelling by affixing a copy prominently on the dwelling which is the subject of the vacate order. c. An additional copy of the vacate order shall be posted on the entrance door of the dwelling which is the subject of such order, and shall not be removed until such order is revoked by the department pursuant to section 27-2142 of this code. (Am. L.L. 2017/014, 2/15/2017, eff. 8/14/2017)
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2141, when a city agency issues a vacate order for a dwelling, the rule establishes specific methods for notifying both the owner and the occupants. The owner must be notified by certified mail sent to the address on file with the department, and a sworn statement from a department employee or agent serves as presumptive proof that the mailing occurred. Occupants are notified by prominently posting a copy of the vacate order on the dwelling itself, with an additional copy affixed to the entrance door that must remain in place until the department formally revokes the order under § 27-2142.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers should ensure that their contact information and registered agent details are kept current with the department, since under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2141, a vacate order is served by certified mail to the last registered address on file. A compliant operator generally monitors certified mail carefully and treats any such correspondence as time-sensitive. If a vacate order is received, operators typically take note that the posted notices on the dwelling and entrance door are legally required to remain in place until the department formally revokes the order under § 27-2142.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2141, occupants of a dwelling subject to a vacate order are entitled to notice delivered by a copy prominently posted on the dwelling, as well as an additional copy on the entrance door. Tenants who observe that a vacate order has been posted—or who believe proper notice was not given—may wish to contact the issuing department to understand the basis for the order and the process for revocation under § 27-2142. Tenant-rights organizations can help occupants understand what a vacate order means for their housing situation and what options may be available to them.
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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