New York, NY Rental Inspections: Inspection Programs (2026)
Key Facts
- Program
- HPD Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP)
- Enrollment trigger
- 27+ open hazardous violations, building-wide
- Sign-posting penalty
- $250 for failing to post notice
- Correction deadline
- 4 months after department notification
- Inspection order deadline
- Issued within 90 days
Summary
New York City's Alternative Enforcement Program forces HPD to identify chronically neglected rental buildings, order a building-wide inspection, and post public notices until every violation is cleared.
The department shall perform a building-wide inspection of a building that is subject to the requirements of the alternative enforcement program if: (1) the owner has been notified that such building has not been discharged from the program pursuant to subdivision i of this section, or (2) the owner has failed to respond to written notification by the department in accordance with subdivision g of this section. Such building-wide inspection shall be commenced no later than thirty days after notice is given to the owner pursuant to paragraph ii of subdivision j of this section.
Full Breakdown
HPD's Alternative Enforcement Program targets 'distressed' multiple dwellings flagged for high volumes of unresolved hazardous violations and unpaid emergency repair charges under Admin Code § 27-2153. Once enrolled, the owner must post an English/Spanish sign in the building naming the owner and any mortgage holder, or face a $250 penalty, and must correct existing violations within four months of notice. If the owner fails to respond or clear the violations, HPD performs a citywide building-wide inspection and, within 90 days of starting it, files a court order requiring repair of every violation and related underlying condition, with reinspection fees billed back to the owner.
Violations & Fines
Owners face a $250 penalty for failing to post the required program sign, plus emergency repair charges, reinspection fees, and liens against the property for uncorrected hazardous violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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