Violators will feel the sting of inflation.

In pursuit of public safety, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) is responsible for enforcing the law and acting against violators of the housing codes. When a property is not compliant with housing codes, HPD will issue a violation. Violations are either issued by an inspector in response to a complaint, or administratively.

Local Law 6 of 2013 gives HPD the authority to issue an order to a building owner to correct any underlying condition existing in that building that has caused or is causing a violation of the Housing Maintenance Code, the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law, or any other state or local law that imposes requirements on dwellings. This authority is known as the Underlying Conditions Program. Each year, HPD selects approximately 50 to 100 buildings for participation in the program based on the number of apartments affected and the number and severity of the violations.

The Maximum Base Rent Program affects housing conditions in New York City rent-controlled apartments. The program helps ensure that apartments under rent control provide enough income for their maintenance and for building improvements. Local Law 30 of 1970 stipulates that Maximum Base Rents be established for rent-controlled apartments according to a formula calculated to reflect real estate taxes, water and sewer charges, operating and maintenance expenses, return on capital value, and vacancy and collection loss allowance.