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What is NYC RCNY § 46-01?

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(a) Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall post the notice provided in subdivision (d) of this section in at least 11 point type in a conspicuous place within view of the area in the multiple dwelling to which mail is delivered. (b) For the sign required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, an owner may, in l

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§ 46-01 Housing Information Guide for Tenants and Owners.

RCNY § 46-01

(a)Every owner of a multiple dwelling shall post the notice provided in subdivision (d) of this section in at least 11 point type in a conspicuous place within view of the area in the multiple dwelling to which mail is delivered.

(b)For the sign required pursuant to subdivision (a) of this section, an owner may, in lieu of posting a physical notice, instead install a digital sign that otherwise complies with such subdivision and with the requirements of 28 RCNY § 12-01(f), provided that, if the digital sign becomes inoperable, the owner must forthwith display physical notices as described in this section until such time as the digital sign is made operable.

(c)If an owner installs a digital sign as allowed pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section, such owner must also install a digital sign as described in 28 RCNY § 12-01(e) (notice regarding smoke detecting devices), 28 RCNY § 12-06(c) (notice regarding carbon monoxide alarm requirements), 28 RCNY § 12-09.1(f) (notice regarding natural gas detecting devices), 28 RCNY § 25-101(f) (notice regarding owner’s right of access and requirements for notification), 28 RCNY § 25-201(c) (notice regarding collection and disposal of garbage), 28 RCNY § 56-03(c) (notice regarding temperature reporting device), and 28 RCNY § 59-01(c) (notice regarding bedbug infestation).

(d)Housing Information Guide for Tenants and Owners. HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE FOR TENANTS AND OWNERS A housing information guide, the "ABCs of Housing," is available on the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development's website at www.nyc.gov/hpd. This guide is also available in print by calling 311. The guide contains information about the following topics: • Eviction • Heat and hot water • Pest management • Tenant organizations • Rent-regulated leases • Rental assistance for elderly or disabled tenants • Housing discrimination • Repairs and maintenance • Tenant response to owner notifications • Access for owner inspections and repair • Free and low-cost legal services GUIA DE INFORMACION DE VIVIENDA PARA INQUILINOS Y DUEÑOS Un guia de informacion de vivienda los "ABC's de Vivienda" esta disponible en la pagina web del Departamento de Preservacion de Viviendas y Desarrollo de la Ciudad de Nueva York en www.nyc.gov/hpd. Este guia imprimido también esta disponible llamando al 311. El gua contiene informacion sobre los siguientes temas: • Desalojo • Calefaccion y agua caliente • Manejo de plagas • Organizacion de inquilinos • Alquilar de arrendamientos regulados • Asistencia de alquiler para ancianos o inquilinos deshabilitados • Discriminacion de vivienda • Reparaciones y mantenimiento • Respuesta de Inquilinos a notificaciones del dueño • Acceso para inspecciones de dueños para reparaciones • Servicios legales gratis y a bajo costo (Amended City Record 1/2/2026, eff. 2/1/2026)

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