Injured in a New York Apartment Building: Landlord Responsibilities

The Duty to Maintain

New York landlords must keep common areas reasonably safe — stairways, hallways, lobbies, and entrances — and address known hazards within a reasonable time.

Common Building Hazards

Broken steps, faulty railings, poor lighting, defective elevators, and inadequate security leading to assaults can all give rise to claims.

Proving Notice

As with other premises cases, liability often turns on whether the landlord knew or should have known of the hazard. Complaints and repair records matter.