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HousingInstall Heat Sensors In Buildings
Classifies failure to maintain indoor temperatures below 78 degrees as a violation.
Date Promised
February 3, 2025
Owner Agency
Mayor’s Office to Protect Tenants
Requires State Action
NoLast updated: January 2, 2026
Overview
• Heat sensors would be installed in residential buildings with repeated heat-related violations to monitor indoor conditions and support enforcement during extreme heat events.
• The Housing Maintenance Code would be updated to classify failure to maintain indoor temperatures below 78 degrees Fahrenheit as a Class C violation when outdoor temperatures reach 82 degrees or higher.
• The update is intended to strengthen enforcement against landlords who fail to maintain safe indoor temperatures as extreme heat becomes more frequent.