§ 12-04 Owner’s Duty to Inspect.
RCNY § 12-04
(a)If an owner has not received a completed annual notice form from an occupant by February 15 of any given year, the owner must at a reasonable time, consistent with applicable law, inspect the occupant’s dwelling unit to ascertain whether a child resides or will reside in the dwelling unit and, if so, whether window guards and air conditioners are installed in accordance with this Chapter and in good condition.
(b)Owners must also annually inspect and test any permanently installed metal ornamental or security window bars that are intended to serve as window guards to determine whether they comply with the requirements of this Chapter and other applicable law.
(c)If an occupant refuses to give access to the owner to perform an inspection, the owner must maintain records of such refusal for no less than two (2) years and may report such refusal by calling 311. (Added City Record 7/23/2025, eff. 1/1/2026)
