Local Law 1
Local Law 1 of 2004, the NYC Lead Poisoning Prevention Law, requires landlords to inspect for and remediate lead-based paint hazards in New York City apartments.
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Local Law 31
As of August 9, 2020, unit owners must use a 3rd party, EPA certified, inspector or risk assessor to test for lead-based paint on all painted surfaces.
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*More information regarding Local Law 31 is planned to be released by HPD shortly.
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Local Law 97
Enacted in 2019 as part of the Climate Mobilization Act and beginning in 2024, Local Law 97 is a pivotal measure in New York City's commitment to environmental sustainability. This legislation establishes stringent limits on greenhouse gas emissions from buildings, determined by occupancy group and gross floor area. Building owners should be aware that the emissions limits are subject to periodic tightening, occurring roughly every 5 years. Building owners may need to implement energy-efficient practices and adopt renewable energy sources to stay within these limits.
Local Law 55
On January 18th, 2018, New York City Council passed Local Law 55 of 2018 - the "Asthma Free Housing Act". It took effect on January 19th, 2019 and requires multiple-dwelling property owners in NYC to investigate and remove all indoor health hazards which trigger asthma.
Local Law 61
Local Law 61 establishes filing requirements for mold contractors that carry out mold assessment and mold remediation for buildings that contain 3 or more dwelling units or are located on a zoning lot that contains 25,000 or more square feet of non-residential floor area.
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Local Law 77
As of August 2015, building owners are required to follow cooling tower regulations as defined in Chapter 8 for cooling tower compliance. Local Law 77 states that all NYC cooling towers must be registered, inspected, cleaned, disinfected, and tested, with annual documentation of compliance.
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Local Law 76
As of 2019 an amendment was made to Local Law 77 that adjusted the rulings around sampling, documentation, and public availability of records. The most significant new regulation is the requirment of a qualified person to sample and submit 90-day record keeping to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.