Deadlines & Notice Periods in NYC
Key timelines for tenant actions under NY law and NYC local ordinances. Missing a deadline can forfeit your rights — verify dates with a local attorney.
Jurisdictional stack
- municipal NYC — viewing
- state New York
- federal United States
Deadlines for NYC include the layers above. The federal layer (FHA, § 504, VAWA, SCRA) carries its own filing deadlines (typically 1 year for HUD complaints; 2 years for FHA private actions); the state layer governs landlord-tenant timelines like deposit returns and notice-to-cure periods.
Habitability N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tenant should provide written notice and a reasonable cure period before invoking abatement remedies | 14 days | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 235-b | Prerequisite for filing |
Repair Maintenance N.Y. RPAPL § 770
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY law requires reasonable notice and cure period — typically 30 days | 30 days | N.Y. RPAPL § 770 | Prerequisite for filing |
Security Deposit N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a
| Action / Event | Timeline | Authority | Consequence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landlord must return security deposit | 14 days after tenancy ends | N.Y. Real Prop. Law § 238-a |