Heat Laws

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New York
Thursday, 12
Wednesday
+91° +73°
Friday
+95° +76°
Saturday
+87° +73°
Sunday
+81° +69°
Monday
+82° +69°
Tuesday
+86° +71°
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New York City Heat Laws

Between October 1st Through May 31st (New York City)

During the heating season, the building owner of a privately-owned multiple dwelling in the five boroughs of New York City are required to maintain an indoor temperature as follows:

At least 68 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. when the outdoor temperature falls below 55 degrees.

At least 62 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Between June 1st and September 30th (No Heat Required)

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White Plains
Thursday, 12
Wednesday
+94° +72°
Friday
+99° +75°
Saturday
+85° +68°
Sunday
+80° +63°
Monday
+83° +62°
Tuesday
+90° +68°
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Westchester County Heat Laws

Between October 1st through May 31st  (Westchester)

At least 62 degrees Fahrenheit between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Owners of rental housing in ETPA municipalities must supply heat from October 1 through May 31 to tenants in multiple dwellings.

While the heat and hot water requirements vary in these municipalities, they all require owners to supply heat from October 1 through May 31 to tenants in multiple dwellings if outdoor temperatures fall below 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

In Westchester County, each apartment must have an inside temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m., an apartment must be heated to 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Between June 1st and September 30th (No Heat Required)