Under New York State’s Clean Indoor Air Act all enclosed public places and workplaces, including restaurants and bars throughout the state 100% smoke free as of July 24, 2003.
All spaces within both International House South & North buildings are strict no smoking zones. This includes the outside spaces of the Abby O’Neill Patio, 9th Floor Terraces in IHouse South, and the Green Terrace of I-House North.
Smoking includes, but is not limited to the use of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, smokable THC products, and electronic cigarettes/vapes.
You are permitted to smoke outside on both Claremont and Riverside Drive sidewalks if you are 25 feet or more from our building’s entrances.
In addition to any disciplinary action deemed appropriate, failure to comply with the No Smoking policy will be sanctioned as follows after a verbal warning:
- $100.00 fine for the 1st offense
- $200.00 fine for the 2nd offense
- Automatic termination of Membership Agreement for the 3rd offense
The New York State Smokers’ Quitline provides individualized coaching and a free starter kit for eligible smokers who are trying to stop smoking. You can get information, resources, and tools to help you, a friend, or a family member stop smoking from the City’s NYC Quits website. Quit Smoking Clinics throughout NYC provide supportive counseling and medication.
For more information, go to: www1.nyc.gov/nyc-resources/service/2300/quit-smokingassistance
