Habitability

LL69

Local Law 69 — Annual Bedbug Filing

Every multiple dwelling must annually file a bedbug infestation history report with HPD reporting each unit's bedbug history for the prior year and distribute the filed report to tenants.

Who is covered

All multiple dwellings (3+ units).

What the law requires

  • File the annual bedbug infestation history via HPD Online.
  • Distribute a copy of the filed report to every tenant within 60 days of filing and at move-in.
  • Post the filed report in a common area.

Filing frequency and deadlines

Penalty structure

Non-compliance with LL69 can result in the following penalties:

  • HPD violation issued immediately after the December 31 deadline passes.
  • Additional HPD violation for failure to distribute to tenants.

Exemptions

  • One- and two-family dwellings.

Recent updates and amendments

HPD Online filing is now the required mechanism; paper filings are no longer accepted.

Reference

NYC Admin Code § 27-2018.1NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)

Official source: NYC HPD — Bedbug Reporting

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