Plain-English guide
NYC heat rules, and where they stand right now
New York City sets minimum indoor temperatures for residential buildings. If your building’s boiler can’t meet them, that’s when to call.
Today’s line
Who’s open and what the city requires, hour by hour. The color fills up to the current time in New York.
The rules
| When | Requirement | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime 6:00am – 10:00pm, Oct 1 – May 31 | At least 68°F inside | When it’s below 55°F outside |
| Overnight 10:00pm – 6:00am, Oct 1 – May 31 | At least 62°F inside | Regardless of the outside temperature |
| Hot water Every day of the year | At least 120°F | Constant minimum |
Source: NYC Department of Housing Preservation & Development. This is a summary, not legal advice. Check HPD for the current rules.
Own or manage a building?
Have the boiler serviced before the season starts, ideally in September or October. Regular tune-ups help prevent mid-winter breakdowns, and maintenance contracts put that on a schedule.
If heat goes out, call us any hour. We respond 24/7 across all five boroughs.
Renting with no heat?
Contact your landlord or super first. Arranging the repair is the building owner’s job.
If it isn’t resolved, you can file a complaint with the city, anonymously if you prefer. Call 311 (TTY (212) 504-4115) or use 311 online or the mobile app.