Manhattan landlords must provide pest-free housing under NYC Housing Maintenance Code, use Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and disclose bedbug history annually.
NYC Housing Maintenance Code (NYC Admin Code Title 27 Chapter 2) requires owners of multiple dwellings to keep premises free of rats, mice, cockroaches, and other pests. Local Law 55 of 2018 (the Asthma Free Housing Act) requires landlords to use Integrated Pest Management (IPM) to remediate indoor allergen hazards including pests and mold where children or asthmatics live, plus annual notices to tenants. Bedbug disclosure is required by NY Real Property Law 235-e(e): landlords must provide a Bedbug Annual Report (DHCR form NYC-RA-33) disclosing any bedbug infestation history in the prior year. NYC pesticide use must follow NY State DEC pesticide applicator licensing and NYC Local Law 37 of 2005 restricting pesticides on city property. Persistent pest issues trigger HPD violations and rent impairing conditions under the Multiple Dwelling Law.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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