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What is NYC RCNY § 16-02?

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The notices in 28 RCNY § 16-01 above: (a) shall read: Key to heating system area lock is located at ________________________________________; (b) shall designate the apartment and person in possession of the key; (c) shall have letters not less than three-sixteenths of an inch in height; (d) shall be of sufficient

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§ 16-02 Notices.

RCNY § 16-02

The notices in 28 RCNY § 16-01 above: (a) shall read: Key to heating system area lock is located at ________________________________________; (b) shall designate the apartment and person in possession of the key; (c) shall have letters not less than three-sixteenths of an inch in height; (d) shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the required lettering and to provide a margin of not less than one-fourth inch about the lettering on all sides; (e) the letters and the background of the notice shall be of contrasting colors; (f) shall be of metal, plastic or decal; (g) shall be placed preferably over the mailboxes but, in any case, shall be conspicuously displayed in a prominent location in the entrance hall; a second notice shall be placed on the entrance door of the locked area where the building's heating system is located; (h) shall be between 6 feet and 8 feet above the floor; (i) shall be maintained free of damage or defacement.

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