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NYC HPD Boiler Room Key Notice Requirement-§ 27-2033 – Access to Boiler Room ( PDF FILE)
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Description
NYC HPD Boiler Room Key Notice Requirement
Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) § 27-2033 – Access to Boiler Room
New York City Housing Maintenance Code § 27-2033 requires owners of multiple dwellings to ensure that the area containing the building's heating system (boiler room, furnace room, or heating equipment room) is readily accessible for inspection by HPD and other authorized agencies.
If the boiler room or heating system area is kept locked, the owner must:
- Keep a key on the premises at all times.
- Designate a person who has access to the key.
- If a resident janitor or superintendent performs janitorial services in the building, that person should hold the key.
- Post HPD-approved notices identifying the designated key holder and where that person can be located.
Required Sign Locations
Sign #1 – Lobby / Public Area
One notice must be posted conspicuously in a public area where tenants, inspectors, and emergency personnel can easily see it, such as:
- Building lobby
- Vestibule
- Entrance foyer
- Next to the mailboxes
- Building information board
- Near the main entrance door
The purpose of this notice is to allow HPD inspectors, DOB inspectors, FDNY personnel, building staff, and residents to quickly determine who has access to the boiler room key.
Sign #2 – Boiler Room Entrance
A second identical notice must be posted:
- On the boiler room door, or
- Immediately adjacent to the boiler room entrance
This allows inspectors or emergency personnel who arrive at the boiler room to immediately locate the designated key holder if access is needed.
Information Required on the Notice
The notice must identify the person who has the key and where that person can be found.
Typical HPD-approved format:
NOTICE
THE KEY TO THE HEATING SYSTEM AREA LOCK IS LOCATED WITH:
NAME: ______________________
LOCATION (APT. NO. OR OFFICE): ______________________
PHONE (OPTIONAL BUT RECOMMENDED): ______________________
Purpose of the Law
The purpose of HMC § 27-2033 is to ensure that:
- HPD can gain access during heat and hot water inspections.
- Emergency repairs can be performed without delay.
- FDNY, DOB, utility companies, and building personnel can quickly access the heating system area when necessary.
- There is always a responsible person available who knows where the key is located.
Failure to provide access to the heating system area or failure to post the required notice may result in HPD violations.
Example
Lobby Notice (Next to Mailboxes)
NOTICE
THE PERSON WITH THE BOILER ROOM KEY IS:
NAME: JOHN SMITH
LOCATION: APT. 1A
Boiler Room Door Notice
NOTICE
THE PERSON WITH THE BOILER ROOM KEY IS:
NAME: JOHN SMITH
LOCATION: APT. 1A
Law Reference
NYC Housing Maintenance Code § 27-2033 – Access to Boiler Room
"In the event such area is kept under lock, a key shall be kept on the premises at all times with such person as the owner shall designate... The owner shall post a notice in a form approved by the department naming such designated person and his or her location."
Summary
Two signs are required:
✅ One in the lobby, vestibule, or near the mailboxes/main entrance
✅ One on or immediately next to the boiler room door
Both signs must identify the person who has the boiler room key and where that person can be found. This requirement helps HPD inspectors, emergency responders, and building staff obtain access to the heating system area without delay.
Legal Disclaimer
This explanation is provided for general informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice, code interpretation, engineering guidance, or professional compliance services. Building codes, Housing Maintenance Code requirements, HPD interpretations, and enforcement practices may change over time or vary depending on building conditions and inspector interpretation.
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Failure to comply with applicable laws may result in violations, penalties, or liability. Always consult qualified legal counsel, licensed electricians, architects, engineers, or code professionals regarding specific building conditions or compliance questions.
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