How often must owners register their buildings with HPD?
The Housing Maintenance Code requires owners of multiple dwellings to register their buildings with HPD annually. “Multiple dwellings” are defined as buildings with three or more dwelling units. One- and two-family dwellings need not be registered unless the owner lives outside of the City. In such cases, the building must be managed by a New York City agent and registered with HPD’s Registration Assistance Unit. Buildings containing six or more dwelling units must be registered by April 1 of each year, and buildings containing five or fewer dwelling units must be registered by October 1 of each year. HPD may sue owners who fail to register their buildings according to the law. Information and downloadable registration forms are available from the Registration Assistance Unit which may be reached by calling 311 (311 can be accessed outside of New York City by dialing (212) NEW YORK).
