Bill > A03214

This bill amends the New York Real Property Law to require landlords to install radiator covers in dwellings where children aged twelve or younger reside, specifically for radiators that carry fluids at temperatures exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit and are not currently covered in a way that keeps the outer surface temperature below 109 degrees Fahrenheit. When a tenant makes a written request, the landlord has 90 days to install the appropriate radiator cover. If the landlord fails to do so, the tenant may purchase and install the cover themselves and deduct the reasonable cost from their rent without risk of eviction. The bill also updates gender-neutral language in the existing law and clarifies that any tenant attempt to waive these safety rights would be void. The legislation aims to protect children from potential burns and serious injuries by ensuring radiators in residential properties are properly covered when young children are present, with clear mechanisms for tenant action if landlords do not comply with the safety requirement.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3214