NYC HPD Signs and Required Building Signs
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Superintendent Sign
about 6 x 3 in.
Key to Heating System Notice
about 8 x 5 in.
Carbon Monoxide Alarm Notice
about 8.5 x 8 in.
Smoke Detectors Notice
about 8.5 x 9.5 in.
DOB Owner Information Sign
about 12 x 9.5 in.
Air Conditioner Policy Sign
about 11 x 8.5 in.
Electrical Meter Room
about 10 x 3.5 in.
Main Line Disconnect Switch
about 10 x 4.5 in.
Elevator Main Line Location
about 10 x 6 in.
In Case of Fire Use No Water
about 10 x 6 in.
Oil Tank Capacity Sign
about 10 x 6 in.
No Parking Active Driveway
about 12 x 18 in.
What Are HPD Signs?
HPD signs are notices that the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development requires owners to post in residential buildings. The rules come from the Housing Maintenance Code, the Multiple Dwelling Law and the Rules of the City of New York.
Any building with 3 or more apartments needs the core set, like the registration number sign, the superintendent sign and the smoke and carbon monoxide detector notice. Some signs are only needed in certain buildings, such as the rent stabilized notice.
A missing or outdated sign can lead to an HPD violation during an inspection. Posting the right wording in the right spot is the easiest way to avoid one.
Required HPD Signs at a Glance
| Sign | Where to post it | Code |
|---|---|---|
| Registration number (serial number) | Entrance hall | HMC § 27-2107 |
| Superintendent or janitor | Building entrance | HMC § 27-2053 |
| Key to boiler room | Lobby and boiler room door | HMC § 27-2033 |
| Smoke and CO detectors | Lobby or common area | 28 RCNY § 12-12.1 |
| Suspected gas leak | Common area | HMC § 27-2005 |
| Floor number | Every floor | HMC § 27-2048 |
| Inspection frame, 6 x 9 in. | 48 to 62 in. high, near mailboxes | MDL § 329 |
| Rent stabilized notice | Common area, English and Spanish | HMC § 27-2104 |
Source: NYC HPD Required Signage page. A general guide, not legal advice.
Which HPD Signs Does My Building Need?
Apartment buildings with 3 or more units
These are multiple dwellings and need the full core set of HPD signs.
Registration Number Sign
Superintendent Sign
Key to Heating System Notice
Smoke and CO Notice
Gas Leak Notice
Floor Number Signs
Fire Safety Notice
Housing Information Guide
Rented 1 and 2 family homes
Gas Leak Notice
Smoke and CO Notice
Street Number Sign
Co-ops and condos
Registration Number Sign
Superintendent Sign
Smoke and CO Notice
Fire Safety Notice
Not Responsible for Stolen Items
No Smoking Policy
Buildings with rent stabilized units
Rent Stabilized Notice
Interruption of Service Notice
Registration Number Sign
Smoke and CO Notice
Boiler Room Door Sign
Key to Heating System Notice
Oil Tank Capacity Sign
Electrical Meter Room Sign
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HPD Signs FAQ
Buildings with 3 or more apartments must post the HPD registration number sign, the superintendent or janitor sign, the boiler room key notice, the smoke and carbon monoxide detector notice, the gas leak notice, floor number signs, the FDNY fire safety notice and an inspection frame. Some buildings need more, like the rent stabilized notice.
HPD gives your building a registration number when you register each year. You can look it up on HPD Online, then type it on the registration number sign when you order.
HPD and DOB inspectors write violations when required signs are missing, illegible, or not framed. Fines range from $250 to over $1,000 per violation.
Yes, several signs such as the Gas Leak Notice and the Housing Information Guide must be in both English and Spanish, and sometimes additional languages.
No, NYC administrative code requires physical, permanent, and durable signage made from aluminum or approved acrylic posted in specified common areas.
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