N.Y. Laws » CHAPTER Multiple Residence / ARTICLE New Multiple Dwellings--general Provisions / TITLE Sanitation and Health
New York Consolidated Laws

N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 174 (2026)

Repairs and cleanliness

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§ 174. Repairs and cleanliness. The owner shall keep all and every
part of a dwelling and the lot on which it is situated in good repair,
clean and free from vermin, rodents, dirt, filth, garbage or other thing
or matter dangerous to life or health; but the tenant shall also be
liable if a violation is caused by his own wilful act, assistance or
negligence or that of any member of his family or household or his
guests.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 4 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1997–2026 · leading case: Hamlin v. McTighe, 240 A.D.2d 792 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997).
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Hamlin v. McTighe, 240 A.D.2d 792 (N.Y. App. Div. 1997). · cites it 2× “*794 Finally, we find no merit to plaintiff’s contention that Multiple Residence Law § 174, which places a duty on owners to keep dwellings "in good repair, clean and free from vermin, rodents, dirt, filth, garbage or other thing or matter dangerous to life or health”, should…”
Cooper v. Cnty. of Rensselaer, 182 Misc. 2d 487 (N.Y. Sup. Ct. 1999). “21, Real Property Law § 235-b, and Multiple Residence Law § 174, impose no such obligation.”
Brown-Reid v. Jucida, 2026 NY Slip Op 50399(U) (Civ. Ct. NYC, Kings Cty. 2026). “mplaint, by or in behalf of the tenant, to the landlord, the landlord's agent or a governmental authority of the landlord's alleged violation of any health or safety law, regulation, code, or ordinance, the warranty of habitability under § 235-B (Warranty of habitability), the…”
Black v. 465 Payne Ave., LLC, 2023 NY Slip Op 05081 (N.Y. App. Div. 2023). “Plaintiffs' allegation that defendant violated Multiple Residence Law § 174 was improperly raised for the first time in opposition to defendant's motion ( see Addeo , 176 AD3d at 1583).”
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