Central Astoria LDC

Qgazette Queens, L.I., New York HOUSING ADVISOR Central Astoria LDC 204-1056 ADVERTORIAL The super of my building is rarely around when he is needed. What are the regulations regarding the super’s presence in the building? B. Jamison, Sunnyside If your apartment building has nine or more units the landlord is required to do the following: • Provide janitorial/superintendent services themselves, if they live in the building or; • Employ a superintendent to either live in the building, or within 200 feet of the building, or within one block of the building, whichever is greater; • Janitorial services are to be available on a 24-hour basis, regardless of which of the previous two scenarios are in place. The superintendent doesn’t need to live in the building, but if the superintendent doesn’t live in the building, the landlord is required to make ample provisions for superintendent services. Whoever actually provides the janitorial services, whether it is the building owner, super, or a janitorial company, their name(s) must be posted in the building lobby along with a telephone number for a 24-hour contact. You should inform the landlord as well as the super when you need repairs. Tenants should always put their request for repairs in writing and send them to the landlord via certified mail with a return receipt. Owners of multiple dwellings must preserve the upkeep of the property in good repair, while also providing and maintaining all services in prop-er accordance with regulations from the NYC Housing Maintenance Law. For more information call Central Astoria LDC at 718-204-1056. <pagedata>7:0.505406737:0.504861116:0.975426555:0.0390782803</pagedata>