Cool homes for all: A guide to NYC’s new AC mandate for rentals

… Tenants who sweat through New York City summers without air conditioning will get a reprievebut not for another four years Last month the City Council passed legislation sponsored by … the floor and at least three feet away from any exterior wall according to the law If a violation is found landlords …

By Cassidy Jensen |January 19, 2026 - 10:30AM
Yes, you can install central AC in your co-op or condo unit. Here's how

… coop or condo board allows individual owners to install central AC or ductless minisplits in their units And the … cooling and heating via extensive ductwork throughout the apartment the handler is usually housed in a mechanical … add $2000 for a crane to do the hoisting and a few extra grand for DOB filing fees  Both Wong and Belavus say that …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 8, 2025 - 9:30AM