City of Syracuse

Housing Complaints

This section of the Division of Code Enforcement is to safeguard life, health and property, preserve the City's housing and enhance neighborhood livability.

It enforces the City Code by responding to reports and complaints about housing maintenance, overgrown yards, trash and debris and disabled vehicles on private property. In addition they work with other agencies to improve residential neighborhoods.

Location:		City Hall Commons
		201 East Washington Street
		Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone:		(315) 448-8695
Email:		CodeEnforcement@ci.syracuse.ny.us

General Heating Requirements
In Syracuse, residential buildings shall maintain a temperature of not less than sixty-eight (68) degrees Fahrenheit between September 15th and May 31st, whenever the outdoor temperature falls below fifty-five (55) degrees Fahrenheit (Property Conservation Code Section 27-54).

Amanda's Law
Carbon monoxide alarm requirements

Amanda’s Law requires essentially all residences, both new and existing, to have carbon monoxide alarms installed. The specific requirements differ for new and existing residences and also on when the buildings were built and subcategories of occupancy groups.

Probably the most asked question is the requirement for existing one and two family residences. They are required to have one carbon monoxide alarm installed on the lowest story having a sleeping area.

The proposal to modify the Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code, in order to comply with Amanda's Law, is being adopted as an emergency rule. The following link provides the proposed code text and legislation, Amanda’s Law. http://www.dos.state.ny.us/code/COAlarm.htm