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HPD Annual Property Registration

Every multiple dwelling (3+ units) in NYC must annually register with HPD, disclosing ownership, managing agent, and emergency contacts. Registration is a precondition to collecting rent in housing court, applying for DOB permits, and receiving tax abatements.

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Who is covered

All multiple dwellings — any building with three or more dwelling units.

What the law requires

  • File or renew the annual property registration with HPD.
  • Designate a managing agent who is a natural person residing in New York.
  • Update the registration within 5 business days if ownership or managing agent changes.
  • Distribute the registration receipt (HPD Form RP-1) to tenants and post in the lobby.

Filing frequency and deadlines

Filing frequency

Annual — due by September 1.

Key deadlines

September 1 each year.

Penalty structure

Non-compliance with HPD Registration can result in the following penalties:

  • $300+ per violation.
  • Loss of access to housing court rent-collection remedies.
  • Blocks DOB permit approvals and tax abatement applications.

Exemptions

  • Owner-occupied one- and two-family homes.

Recent updates and amendments

HPD enabled eCertification and now requires mid-year updates within 5 business days of any contact change.

Reference

NYC Admin Code § 27-2097NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

Official source: NYC HPD — Property Registration

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