Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 (eCode360 ed. 2026) § 238-31
Heating and hot water requirements
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All premises shall be provided with heating equipment capable of maintaining an indoor temperature in habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms at 70° F. at a distance of three feet or more from exterior walls and at a level of five feet above the floor in all habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms and toilet rooms, when the outside temperature falls below 55° F. Such heat shall be maintained at all times when said outside temperature falls below 55° F. Hot water shall be furnished at a temperature range of 130° to 140° F. from 6:00 a.m. to midnight. In every building containing more than one dwelling unit, there shall be provided and maintained at all times a separate thermostatic control regulating the supply of heat to each and every dwelling unit in said premises.
Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 238 § 238-31 establishes minimum heating and hot water standards for rental premises. When outdoor temperatures drop below 55°F, heating equipment must be capable of maintaining at least 70°F measured three feet from exterior walls and five feet above the floor in all habitable spaces, kitchenettes, bathrooms, and toilet rooms. Hot water must be supplied at 130°–140°F between 6:00 a.m. and midnight, and buildings with more than one dwelling unit must have a separate thermostatic control for each unit.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Operators of rental properties in Patchogue are generally expected to install and maintain heating systems that satisfy the temperature thresholds set out in § 238-31 whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F. Compliant operators also ensure hot water is delivered within the 130°–140°F range during the required daily window and, in multi-unit buildings, provide each dwelling unit with its own thermostatic control. Routine equipment inspections and prompt repairs help demonstrate ongoing compliance with these requirements.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Patchogue, N.Y., Code of Ordinances § 238-31, tenants are entitled to adequate heat whenever outdoor temperatures fall below 55°F, hot water within the specified temperature range from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, and—in multi-unit buildings—individual thermostatic control over their unit's heat supply. If these conditions are not being met, tenants may consider documenting the deficiency (such as recording indoor temperatures and dates) and reporting the issue to the appropriate local code enforcement or housing authority. Tenant-rights organizations familiar with Patchogue or Suffolk County housing codes can help explain available options for addressing violations of this provision.
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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