§ 54-05 Certifications of Violations.

   (a)   1.   An owner's certification of correction of a pest violation that was issued, pursuant to Administrative Code § 27-2017.4(a) must, where directed by the Department, include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required in accordance with 28 RCNY § 54-05(a) were properly performed.

      2.   An owner's certification of correction of a pest violation that was issued, pursuant to Administrative Code § 27-2017.4(b) must include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required in accordance with 28 RCNY § 54-04(a) were properly performed.

      The Department may also require additional documentation for certification of correction of a violation of § 27-2017.4 deemed necessary to ensure that the violation has been properly corrected.

      3.   An owner's certification of correction of an indoor mold hazard violation issued, pursuant to Administrative Code § 27-2017.3 must include an affidavit affirming that the work practices required in accordance with 28 RCNY § 54-04(b) were properly performed. Where licensed workers are required to be used to correct an indoor mold hazard, pursuant to New York State Labor Law Article 32, or, pursuant to Administrative Code § 24-154, such certification must include an affidavit by the remediator and by the assessor indicating that the work practices and notices required under those laws and rules, as set forth in 28 RCNY § 54-04(b) were complied with, and shall include proof that the remediator's remediation plan and the assessor's final report were submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection in accordance with Administrative Code § 24-154. The Department may also require additional documentation for certification of correction of a violation of § 27-2017.3 deemed necessary to ensure that the violation has been properly corrected.

(Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019)

Appendix A: Lease/Commencement of Occupancy Notice for Indoor Allergen Hazards

   1.   The owner of this building is required, under New York City Administrative Code §§ 27-2017.1 et seq., to make an annual inspection for indoor allergen hazards (such as mold, mice, rats, and cockroaches) in your apartment and the common areas of the building. The owner must also inspect if you inform him or her that there is a condition in your apartment that is likely to cause an indoor allergen hazard, or you request an inspection, or the Department has issued a violation requiring correction of an indoor allergen hazard for your apartment. If there is an indoor allergen hazard in your apartment, the owner is required to fix it, using the safe work practices that are provided in the law. The owner must also provide new tenants with a pamphlet containing information about indoor allergen hazards.

   2.   The owner of this building is also required, prior to your occupancy as a new tenant, to fix all visible mold and pest infestations in the apartment, as well as any underlying defects, like leaks, using the safe work practices provided in the law. If the owner provides carpeting or furniture, he or she must thoroughly clean and vacuum it prior to occupancy. This notice must be signed by the owner or his or her representative, and state that he or she has complied with these requirements.

      I, _______________________________(owner or representative name in print), certify that I have complied with the requirements of the New York City Administrative Code § 27-2017.5 by removing all visible mold and pest infestations and any underlying defects, and where applicable, cleaning and vacuuming any carpeting and furniture that I have provided to the tenant. I have performed the required work using the safe work practices provided in the law.

Signed:
Print Name:
Date:

(Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019)

Apéndice A: Aviso De Alquiler/Comienzo De La Ocupación Sobre Riesgo De Alérgenos En Interiores

   1.   Según el Código administrativo de la Ciudad de Nueva York, Sección 27-2017.1 y sig., el propietario de este edificio tiene obligación de hacer una inspección anual de riesgos de alérgenos en interiores (como moho, ratones, ratas y cucarachas) en el apartamento que usted ocupa y en las áreas comunes del edificio. El propietario debe inspeccionar también si usted lo informa de que hay una condición en el apartamento que podría causar un riesgo de alérgenos en interiores, o si usted solicita una inspección o el Departamento ha impuesto una violación que requiere la corrección de un riesgo de alérgenos en interiores en su apartamento. Si hubiera un riesgo de alérgeno en su apartamento, el propietario debe solucionarlo, utilizando las prácticas de trabajo seguro establecidas por la ley. El propietario también debe proveer a los inquilinos un folleto que contenga la información sobre los riesgos de alérgenos en interiores.

   2.   Antes de su ocupación como nuevo inquilino, el propietario de este edificio también debe solucionar todos los problemas visibles de moho e infestaciones en el apartamento, así como cualquier defecto subyacente como goteos, usando las prácticas de trabajo seguro establecidas por la ley. Si el propietario ofrece moqueta o mobiliario, debe limpiar y aspirar a conciencia antes de la ocupación. Este aviso debe firmarlo el propietario o su representante y establecer que ha cumplido con estos requisitos.

      Yo, _______________________________(nombre del propietario o del representante en letra de molde), certifico que he cumplido con los requisitos del Código administrativo de la Ciudad de Nueva York Sección 27-2017.5 eliminando todo el moho e infestaciones visibles y cualquier defecto subyacente si fuera aplicable, limpiando y aspirando cualquier moqueta y mobiliario que haya provisto al inquilino. He realizado los trabajos necesarios siguiendo las prácticas de trabajo seguro establecidas por la ley.

Firmado:
Nombre en letra de molde:

(Added City Record 12/17/2018, eff. 1/16/2019)