Tenants who sweat through New York City summers without air conditioning will get a reprieve—but not for another four years.
Last month, the City Council passed legislation sponsored by Council Member Lincoln Restler in 2024 that requires building owners to install and maintain AC units for tenants that request them. The law applies to both market-rate and rent-stabilized units.
“All tenants deserve a safe, livable home, and as our summers get hotter, that means guaranteeing access to air conditioning,” Council Member Lincoln Restler said in a December news release…