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Heat must be
supplied from October 1 through
May 31, to tenants in multiple dwellings if:
a) The outdoor temperature falls below 55 degrees Fahrenheit,
between 6 A.M. and
10 P.M., each
apartment must be heated to a temperature of at least 68 degrees
Fahrenheit;
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b) The outdoor temperature falls below 40 degrees Fahrenheit,
between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M., each apartment must be heated to a
temperature of at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
(Multiple Dwelling Law § 79)
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If
Landlord fails to provide tenants with heat then tenants must do the
fallowing;
1. Contact
building owner or manager about the problem,
2.
If owner doesn’t correct the problem in a
reasonable time then you should call City’s Citizen Service
Center at 311, to lodge a complaint, or one
of our counselors at 718 TENANTS.
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