Window Guards

You should receive a child window safety guard notice when you sign your lease. After you move in, you'll get a notice once a year. New York City landlords are required by law to install child guards in your apartment if you have children under the age of 10 living with you, or if you request child guards. If small children will be visiting your apartment, you should install child guards. If you did not receive a child guard notice or if you decide you need child guards, contact the Office of Housing Services immediately.

Child guards are not the same as burglar or security bars, which can be wide enough to allow a child to slip through. Child guards are not designed to protect against intruders.