NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-2017.5 — Removal of asthma triggers in a dwelling unit upon turnover.

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This section mandates that prior to reoccupancy of a vacant dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling, the owner must remediate visible mold, pest infestations, and underlying defects, as well as clean all carpeting and furniture. The owner is required to provide written certification of compliance to incoming tenants. Applies to owners of multiple dwellings.

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§ 27-2017.5 Removal of asthma triggers in a dwelling unit upon turnover.

AC § 27-2017.5

a. Prior to the reoccupancy of any vacant dwelling unit in a multiple dwelling, the owner shall, within such dwelling unit, remediate all visible mold and pest infestations, and any underlying defects in such dwelling unit, and thoroughly clean and vacuum all carpeting and furniture provided by such owner to incoming occupants, consistent with the work practices set out in subdivision a of section 27-2017.8 and the rules promulgated pursuant to section 27-2017.9. b. The owner shall certify in writing to the incoming tenant or occupant of a unit of a multiple dwelling, in such form as may be promulgated by the department, that the unit is in compliance with subdivision a of this section. (L.L. 2018/055, 1/19/2018, eff. 1/19/2019)

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