Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121
Heating facilities
Operative Text
(a) Every dwelling, dwelling unit, rooming house and rooming unit occupied during normal heating periods shall have heating facilities capable of maintaining a minimum inside temperature of 68° F., based on outside design temperature, in all habitable rooms, bathrooms and toilet and shower rooms or compartments. (b) Dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses and rooming units intended for occupancy when the outside temperature drops below 50° F. must be provided with heating facilities capable of maintaining specified temperature requirements. Such temperature requirements shall be measured at a distance of two feet or more from exterior walls and at a level of 60 inches from the floor.
Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121 establishes minimum heating standards for all residential dwellings, dwelling units, rooming houses, and rooming units. During normal heating periods, these spaces must be equipped with heating systems capable of reaching at least 68°F in habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet or shower areas. Temperature compliance is measured at least two feet from exterior walls and at a height of 60 inches from the floor, ensuring readings reflect actual living conditions rather than cold spots near drafty surfaces.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121 generally maintain heating equipment that can reliably reach 68°F in all habitable rooms and bathroom areas during cold-weather occupancy periods. Compliant operators typically verify that their systems perform adequately when outside temperatures fall below 50°F, and they keep heating equipment in good working order throughout the heating season. Documenting routine inspections and prompt repairs of heating systems is a common practice among operators seeking to demonstrate ongoing compliance with this provision.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 12 § 12-121, tenants in dwellings and rooming units have a right to heating facilities capable of maintaining at least 68°F in habitable rooms and bathroom spaces during the heating season. If a unit fails to meet this standard, tenants may consider documenting the conditions—such as recording indoor temperatures measured away from exterior walls and at the height specified in the provision—and reporting the issue to the appropriate local housing or code enforcement office in Poughkeepsie. Tenant-rights organizations in the area can provide general information about available complaint processes and other options for addressing heating deficiencies.
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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