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If you’re headed out, you definitely need a jacket as the cold weather lingers over the city. From Oct. 1 through May 31 landlords in NYC are required by city law to provide heat to tenants. If your landlord does not provide heat, the city encourages residents to file a 311 complaint. If temperatures fall below 55 degrees outside from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m. it is required to be 68 degrees inside. Overnight, between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m., it should always be 62 degrees. The city says 994 complaints have already been reported this year. If you’re plugging in a space heater, here are some helpful tips from the FDNY. 1. Do not use extension cords 2. Keep 3 feet away from flammable materials 3. Turn off when you leave your home or bedroom
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