In the bustling urban landscape of New York City, tenants have the right to adequate heat and hot water throughout the year. Under the housing maintenance code, specific temperature requirements set forth ensure that from October 1 through May 31, residents are kept warm, and hot water is accessible every day, all day long. To uphold these standards, the New York State Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) provides a critical resource - the HHW-1 form. This document is specifically designed for tenants experiencing failures in heat and hot water provisions in their residences. The completion of the HHW-1 form allows tenants to formally apply for a rent reduction, contingent upon the verification of these service inadequacies by appropriate city or county agencies. Moreover, the form solicits detailed information regarding the tenant and property owner, the condition of the apartment regarding rent regulation status, and specifics about the failure in service. The tenants are guided to submit a thorough statement of the complaint alongside the form, which is further substantiated by the required agency report. This process is emblematic of the state's commitment to safeguarding tenant rights and ensuring property owners fulfill their obligations regarding heat and hot water provision.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | New York Form Hhw 1 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | HHW1 new york form hhw 1 |
State of New York
Division of Housing and Community Renewal
Office of Rent Administration
Web Site: www.nyshcr.org
Docket Number: For Office Use Only
Failure To Provide Heat And/Or Hot Water - Tenant Application For Rent Reduction
In New York City, the Housing Maintenance Code requires that heat must be provided from October 1 through May 31 as follows:
6 A.M. to 10 P.M.:
When the outside temperature is below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, the inside temperature must be at least 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
10 P.M. to 6 A.M.:
When the outside temperature is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit, the inside temperature must be at least 55 degrees Fahrenheit.
For information when heat must be provided outside New York City, please refer to Fact Sheet 15.
State Law requires that hot water be provided 365 days per year, 24 hours a day at a minimum of 120 degrees Fahrenheit at the tap. In New York City, if a tub or shower is equipped with an
TENANT INSTRUCTIONS: Please note: You must attach a report from the appropriate city, municipal or county agency showing a finding of lack of heat and/or hot water. Type or clearly print all information requested. Be sure to date and sign the back of the application. Mail or deliver the original plus one copy of the signed application to the Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) address shown on the reverse side of this form. Keep one copy for your records.
Part I - General Information
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3.Subject Building (if different from tenant's mailing address):
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Unit Owner/Proprietary Lessee:
Rent Controlled
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SRO (Single Room Occupancy)
Name of Cooperative Corp./Condo Assn.:
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If applicable, enter Certificate/Voucher Number: __________________________________ |
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Part II - Tenant's Statement of Complaint
Report from the appropriate agency showing a finding of inadequate heat and/or hot water attached.
9. Check appropriate boxes to indicate services not provided.
Heat - Not Provided/Inadequate
HotWater
10. Briefly describe the conditions which resulted in the attached violation(s):
Part III - Tenant's Affirmation
I have read the information on this application and I affirm that the contents to be true of my own knowledge.
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MailordeliverthisformtotheDHCRofficelistedbelow.
DHCR, Gertz Plaza
Jamaica, NY 11433