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HPD Guide
Plain English guides to the signs and notices NYC requires in apartment buildings. Written for owners, managers and supers in all 5 boroughs.
Start with the rules
The six guides owners ask about most.
Required HPD Signs ExplainedWhat Are HPD Signs and Who Needs Them in NYC
HPD Violations and PenaltiesCommon HPD Sign Violations and How to Fix Them Fast
HPD Property RegistrationHPD Annual Registration: Deadline and Steps
FDNY Fire Safety NoticesFire Safety Notice: Fireproof vs Non Fireproof Buildings
DOB Building SignsDOB Building Signs: What NYC Owners Must Post
Paper or Digital Signs?Digital Lobby Signs Are Now Allowed: The February 2026 HPD Rule
WHAT'S NEW FOR 2026 AND 2027
Every rule change, in one place
New notices, new options and one big deadline. Here is what changed and what to do.
- Jan 26, 2026Rent stabilized notice enforced
- Feb 2, 2026Digital lobby signs allowed
- Jan 1, 2027Natural gas detectors due
HPD How To Guides
Step by step help with every sign: what goes on it, where it goes, how to mount it and what to buy.
NYC Building Rules
The rules behind the signs: HPD, FDNY and DOB requirements by building type, in plain English.
Property Management Tips
For owners, managers and supers: inspections, violations, registration and keeping many buildings compliant.
News and Rule Updates
What changed and when: new notices, deadlines and rule updates for NYC buildings.
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