Landlords must provide cooling (A/C) Cooling Requirement Law-NYC Local Law 23 of 2026 (pdf)

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NYC Local Law 23 of 2026 – Cooling (A/C) Requirements for Apartments

Mandatory Air Conditioning Law in New York City

New York City has enacted Local Law 23 of 2026, a major housing regulation that requires landlords to provide air conditioning in residential units upon tenant request.

This law establishes, for the first time, a legal requirement for cooling in NYC apartments, similar to existing heat requirements in winter months.


Key Requirement

Starting June 1, 2030, building owners must:

  • Provide air conditioning (cooling systems) in apartments
  • Maintain indoor temperatures at 78°F or below
  • Comply during NYC’s official cooling season:
    June 15 – September 15

Buildings Covered

This law applies to:

  • All apartment buildings (multiple dwellings)
  • Tenant-occupied 1- and 2-family homes

Rooms That Must Be Cooled

Cooling is required in “covered rooms”, which include:

  • Bedrooms or rooms used as primary sleeping areas

Tenant Opt-In Requirement

This law is tenant-activated, not automatic.

  • Tenants may request air conditioning starting March 1, 2028
  • Landlords must comply within approximately 60 days of request
  • Applies only to the rooms selected by the tenant

Approved Cooling Systems

Landlords may install:

Window or Non-Central Units

  • Must meet minimum BTU capacity per square foot
  • Must comply with NYC installation requirements

Central Air Systems

  • Must meet NYC Building Code standards
  • Must provide adequate cooling to all required rooms

Performance Standard

Cooling systems must:

  • Maintain indoor temperature of 78°F or lowerMeasurement must be taken:
      • At least 3 feet above the floor
      • Away from exterior walls or windows

Electricity Responsibility

Leases must clearly state:

  • Who is responsible for electricity costs (tenant or landlord)

Rent-Regulated Units

For rent-stabilized or rent-controlled apartments:

  • Tenant consent may be required for installation
  • Installation may result in legal rent adjustments

Inspection & Maintenance

Starting June 1, 2031, landlords must:

  • Inspect cooling systems annually
  • Maintain inspection records

Notice Requirements (Important for Compliance)

Between 2028 and 2029, landlords must:

  • Provide written notice to tenants explaining:
    • Their right to request cooling
    • How to opt in
  • Post notices in common areas
  • Include notice in all leases and renewals

Violations & Penalties

Failure to comply results in:

  • Class C violation (immediately hazardous)
  • Must be corrected within 14 days

Timeline Summary

  • 2028 – Tenant opt-in begins + notices required
  • 2029 – Ongoing notice and compliance preparation
  • 2030 – Cooling requirement fully enforced
  • 2031+ – Annual inspections required

Why This Law Matters

Local Law 23 of 2026:

  • Establishes a tenant right to cooling
  • Requires landlords to plan for A/C installation and upgrades
  • Introduces new compliance and notice requirements

Compliance Products Available

We offer NYC-compliant materials for this law, including:

  • Cooling requirement notices
  • Building posting signs
  • Lease inserts and compliance packages

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Ensure your building is compliant with Local Law 23 of 2026.

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NYC Local Law 23 of 2026 Cooling Law | Apartment A/C Requirement NYC

Description

NYC Local Law 23 requires landlords to provide air conditioning in apartments starting 2030. Learn requirements, tenant opt-in rules, and compliance details.


 

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