15. Mail distribution—elimination of door-to-door or other methods of mail distribution where mailboxes are installed in a manner approved by the U.S. Postal Service.
16. Masonry—minor deterioration; failure to point exterior bricks where there is no interior leak damage.
17. Painting—Change in color in public areas under certain circumstances (e.g., not in violation of the New York City housing maintenance code); replacement of wallpaper or stenciling with paint in the public areas; isolated or minor areas where paint or plaster is peeling, or other similarly minor areas requiring repainting, provided there are no active water leaks; any painting condition in basement or cellar areas not usually meant for or used by tenants; any painting condition that is limited to the top-floor bulkhead area provided there is no active water leak in such area.
18. Recreational facilities—modifications, such as reasonable substitution of equipment, combination of areas, or reduction in the number of items of certain equipment where overall facilities are maintained (see roof, item 19).
19. Roof—discontinuance of recreational use (e.g., sunbathing) unless a lease clause provides for such service, or formal facilities (e.g., solarium) are provided by the owner; lack of repairs where water does not leak into the building or the condition is not dangerous.
20. Sinks—failure to provide or maintain in compactor rooms or laundry rooms.