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Cool Homes for All

The 2030 mandate, in plain English.

NYC's law that flips AC from a tenant amenity to a landlord obligation. Here's what it means, what it costs, and what to do this summer.

Key dates

Mar 1, 2028 — tenants can begin opting in.
2030 — full enforcement. Landlords have 60 days to install once a tenant requests.

Temperature requirement

Sleeping rooms ≤ 78°F when outdoor temps exceed 82°F (Jun 15–Sep 15).

Penalties

Up to $1,250/day per violation. Higher for repeats.

If you're a renter

Today: book a rental, an install, or a buy. Long-term: starting March 2028, you can formally request that your landlord provide AC. We can help you submit the request and document the process.

Book yourself one now

If you're a landlord or property manager

Get ahead of the curve. Our B2B portal turns this into a single self-serve workflow: upload your tenants, generate per-tenant booking links, auto-issue COIs, get a downloadable proof-of-compliance report.

See the building portal
Disclosure: This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Consult HPD's official rule text and your counsel for compliance specifics.