This NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) informational flyer provides guidance for residential building owners, landlords, managing agents, and superintendents on actions to take before and after a storm event. The document emphasizes immediate property assessment, cooperation with city inspections, prompt communication with tenants, compliance with disaster-related signage requirements, and understanding responsibilities for repairs and federal disaster assistance. It also explains the importance of responding quickly to city agencies and addressing any Housing Maintenance Code violations that may arise following storm-related damage.

The flyer outlines five key post-storm priorities:

1. Conduct an immediate property assessment.
2. Respond promptly to city agencies.
3. Communicate repair status and safety information to tenants.
4. Understand repair and federal assistance responsibilities.
5. Resolve housing code violations and disaster-related compliance issues.

Detailed Overview

Immediate Property Assessment

Following a severe weather event, building owners should have their managing agent or superintendent inspect the property as soon as possible to identify structural damage, safety concerns, utility disruptions, flooding, or other hazards requiring attention.

Cooperation with City Agencies

HPD and other New York City agencies may contact owners or conduct inspections to evaluate storm-related conditions. Prompt cooperation can help facilitate assistance and streamline recovery efforts.

Tenant Communication

Property owners should keep tenants informed regarding damage, repairs, timelines, temporary accommodations, and any safety-related instructions. If heating systems are affected, preventative measures should be taken to reduce the risk of frozen pipes and additional property damage.

Disaster Recovery and Financial Assistance

Landlords are generally responsible for arranging repairs and may be eligible to seek federal disaster assistance or reimbursement programs where applicable. The flyer references FEMA assistance resources for qualifying disaster situations.

Housing Code Compliance

The City may issue Notices of Violation (NOVs) for unresolved Housing Maintenance Code issues. The flyer notes that HPD recognizes certain post-disaster repair delays may occur due to resource shortages and logistical challenge

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