NYC annual notice: window guards & lead paint (January 1–16)

What it is

Owners of buildings with 3 or more apartments must give each unit an annual notice asking whether a child lives there. It covers window guards, and lead-based paint for buildings built before 1960.

The dates

Deliver the notice between January 1 and January 16. If a tenant doesn’t return it by February 15, you must follow up, including inspecting the apartment if you can’t confirm whether a child lives there.

Keep records

Keep copies of every notice sent, every response, and your follow-up attempts. You may be asked for them.

Official source: NYC Health: Window falls prevention. This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change; confirm with the agency.