🪟 NYC Window Guard Notice
Annual Required Notice — Health Code Article 47
NYC Health Code Article 47: Required annually in all NYC residential buildings 3 or more stories. Landlord must notify all tenants and install window guards in units where children under 11 reside. Must be sent with every new lease and annually to all existing tenants. Failure to install when required can result in significant fines.
🏠 Rental Property
👤 Tenant Information
Landlord Obligation: If tenant indicates children under 11 are present, or requests window guards, you MUST install approved window guards in all windows. This is not optional.
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New York City Health Code Article 47 requires landlords in buildings of 3 or more stories to provide an annual window guard notice to all tenants and to install window guards in any unit where a child under 11 years of age resides.
Annual Requirement
- New leases: Provide notice at lease signing
- Existing tenants: Provide notice annually, typically in January
- Installation: Required within 10 days of receiving tenant's request or indication that children under 11 are present
Approved Window Guards
Window guards must be installed by a qualified person and must meet NYC specifications. Guards must allow the window to open at least 4.5 inches but prevent a child from falling out. See NY habitability laws for full safety requirements.
⚖ Legal Disclaimer
This form is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. New York landlord-tenant law is complex and varies between upstate NY and NYC. Improper notice or procedure can result in case dismissal and penalties. Consult a qualified New York landlord-tenant attorney before proceeding. See our editorial standards for accuracy details.
