You Have the Right to a Warm Apartment

Roxanne J. Persaud

October 23, 2026

A message from the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene: 
 
Reminder: It's currently Heat Season in NYC! That means landlords are required to keep the temperatures in your apartment within certain ranges.
 
No heat or hot water? Here's what you should know: nyc.gov/heatseason

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