"Air conditioning is now a basic human necessity in New York City... at least on paper. A newly enacted city law will require landlords to install and maintain air conditioning units for tenants who ask for them, with enforcement kicking in by June 1, 2030. The mandate applies to both market-rate and rent-stabilized apartments and is designed to close a life-threatening gap in housing conditions as summers grow hotter and heat waves become more frequent."
"The timing may feel odd given it's January, but the stakes are high. City health data shows that hundreds of New Yorkers die each summer from heat-related causes, most often in un-air-conditioned homes. Extreme heat is already the city's deadliest climate-driven hazard and officials say that guaranteeing access to cooling is no longer optional infrastructure."
A city law will require landlords to install and maintain air conditioning units for tenants who request them, with enforcement beginning June 1, 2030. The mandate covers market-rate and rent-stabilized apartments and aims to reduce heat-related deaths as summers become hotter. Tenants can opt in starting March 1, 2028, and landlords must comply within 60 days of approval. During the cooling season (June 15–September 15), bedrooms must be 78°F or below when outdoor temperatures exceed 82°F. Landlords pay for units and installation; tenants pay electricity. Rent-stabilized owners may apply for permanent rent increases tied to installations. NYCHA public housing is exempt.
Read at Time Out New York
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