NYC Housing Maintenance Code (NYC Admin Code Title 27, Ch. 2) sets habitability and exterior maintenance standards for Bronx properties. HPD enforces through Class A, B, and C violations. Vacant/derelict buildings are added to HPD's watchlist and may be sealed under §27-2141.
The Housing Maintenance Code covers broken windows, peeling paint, graffiti, debris, rodent conditions, and structural hazards. Class C (immediately hazardous) violations carry 50-150 dollar per-day penalties and must be cured within 24 hours. Bronx has one of the highest HPD violation rates in the city. Building owners can be sued by HPD in housing court and face tax liens.
Class A: 10-50 dollars per violation. Class B: 25-100 dollars. Class C: 50-150 dollars per day until cured.
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