Housing Preservation & Development (HPD)

HPD enforces housing quality standards in residential properties across all five boroughs. HPD inspects housing complaints, issues violations, and runs enforcement programs to maintain quality of life standards per the Multiple Dwelling Law/Housing Maintenance Code

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Recent Updates

Proposed Rule Released For HPD Heat Sensor Program

Local Law 157 Update: Required Natural Gas Detectors In NYC Residential Properties

New Requirements For Unoccupied Units In NYC Coming Soon

Quick Facts

  • HPD performs hundreds of thousands of code inspections each year.
  • On average, HPD investigates/closes a complaint within 11.3 days, per their 2016 report.
  • HPD includes the Housing Litigation Division, which initiates cases in Housing Court.

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