311 will assess & enforce building code for tenants. Given that this apt was a studio that got redone to be a 1 bedroom AND there’s this gas issue, there are likely many code violations in the building that 311 will log, follow-up on & fine the landlord for.

Ask a lot of questions about your apt and the building when they come, even questions you might think are dumb. They’ll let you know what’s what.

I had to call them after years consistent ceiling leaks that occurred every time it rained that landlord would minimize. When the guy came I found out one of the bedrooms was illegal because it didn’t have a window that opened to outdoors directly, and there was a LOT of paperwork that got posted in the lobby within a week after he left. They had contractors fix the ceiling leak issue within two weeks and never had that problem again.

Hey, I dunno what your rental experience in NYC is, but I’d recommend being prepared to move out if you talk to your landlord first.

It’s a Slim chance they’ll be willing to spend the money to diagnose the problem if it wasn’t intentional (which is more likely the case) and you’ll have a target on your back when you do eventually relent and involve 311 or ConEd because they’ll know it was you and dislike you for it.

I’m going to leave it alone here. Good luck.

Yup likely you’re paying for other apartments. You still need to go on the 311 website and lodge a complaint. Another person mentioned contacting Coned, that’d also be wise.

How many apartments are in the building you live in?

If you only started using the gas heater this month, then it’s likely inefficient. Scratch what I said earlier and just stick to the electric heaters.

Your apt is likely wired to pay for other apts. Does your landlord live in the building?

Call 311