NY Dirt: Heat season returns with more HPD scrutiny, J-51 reboot

It may not feel like it yet, but heat season is upon us in New York City — and it’s back with a vengeance. Starting this week, landlords are expected to maintain indoor temperatures at 68 degrees during the day when the outside temperature drops below 55 degrees, and 62 degrees at night regardless of outdoor conditions.  Versions of this requirement have been on the books for more than a century, but this year’s heat season may feel a bit different, after the Mamdani administration pledged to beef up its inspections to address every tenant complaint down to the individual […]

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