New York Smoke & CO detectors

Does a landlord have to provide smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in New York?

Every one or two-family dwelling, and condo or co-op units, must have an operable smoke alarm audible in each sleeping room and an operable carbon monoxide detector. Owners of multiple dwellings must equip each apartment with approved smoke detecting devices.

Verified Source: N.Y. Exec. Law § 378(5-a), (5-b); N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law § 68 · last checked 2026-10-22