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What is NYC AC § 27-2053?

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This section outlines the obligations of owners of multiple dwellings regarding janitorial services. Owners must provide adequate janitorial services, either by performing them personally, hiring a janitor, or arranging for 24-hour services approved by the department. Applies to owners of multiple dwellings with nine or more units.

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§ 27-2053 Obligations of owner.

AC § 27-2053

a. The owner of a multiple dwelling shall provide adequate janitorial services. b. In a multiple dwelling of nine or more dwelling units, the owner shall either: (1) Perform the janitorial services himself or herself, if he or she is a resident owner; or (2) Provide a janitor; or (3) Provide for janitorial services to be performed on a twenty-four-hour-a-day basis in a manner approved by the department. c. The owner of a multiple dwelling or his or her managing agent in control shall post and maintain in such dwelling a legible sign, conspicuously displayed, containing the janitor's name, address (including apartment number) and telephone number. A new identification sign shall be posted and maintained within five days following a change of janitor.

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