Yonkers, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-15
Intercommunication system
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All buildings containing eight or more dwelling units shall be provided with an intercommunication system located at the door giving access to the main entrance hall or lobby and permitting such dwelling unit occupant to release the locking mechanism of said door from the dwelling unit; provided, however, that all such buildings constructed hereafter shall be provided with devices for voice communication between the occupant of each dwelling unit and a person outside the door to the main entrance hall or lobby.
Yonkers Code of Ordinances ch. 58 § 58-15 establishes two tiers of intercommunication requirements for multi-unit residential buildings. Any building with eight or more dwelling units must have a system at the main entrance that allows residents to remotely release the door's locking mechanism from inside their unit. Buildings constructed after this provision took effect must go further, providing two-way voice communication between each unit's occupant and anyone at the main entrance door.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under Yonkers Code ch. 58 § 58-15, operators of buildings with eight or more dwelling units are expected to maintain a functioning intercommunication system at the main entrance that enables remote door release from each unit. For newly constructed buildings, compliant operators also install voice-communication capability between each dwelling unit and the main entrance. Routine inspection and prompt repair of these systems are consistent with ongoing compliance obligations under this section.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Yonkers Code ch. 58 § 58-15 gives occupants of buildings with eight or more units the right to an intercommunication system that lets them remotely unlock the main entrance from their dwelling. Residents of newer buildings are additionally entitled to two-way voice communication with visitors at the main entrance. Tenants who believe this equipment is absent or non-functional may consider documenting the condition, raising it with building management in writing, or contacting the appropriate Yonkers municipal code enforcement office; local tenant-rights organizations can also help identify available options.
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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