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NY Mult Dwell L § 264 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-A - Temporary Provisions 264 - Conversion of Certain Dwellings.

* §  264.  Conversion  of  certain  dwellings.  1. Notwithstanding any   inconsistent provision of this chapter or of any other law, it shall  be   lawful  until  July first, nineteen hundred forty-nine, for any owner to   convert a non-fireproof dwelling which is not of frame construction, not   more than a basement and two  additional  stories  in  height,  and  not   occupied by more than two families, for occupancy by not more than three   families,  in  accordance with the provisions of this section, providing   such dwelling was existing on April eighth, nineteen hundred  forty-six,   or  was erected thereafter under plans on file with the department on or   before such date.2. The provisions of article six of this chapter shall  not  apply  to   conversion  of  dwellings  under  this  section,  except  in  so  far as   compliance therewith is expressly required as provided in or pursuant to   this section.3. Conversion of such dwellings under this section must be made:a. In full compliance with the  provisions  of  sections  one  hundred   seventy-six, one hundred seventy-seven, and one hundred eighty-eight, of   subdivision  two  of section one hundred eighty-nine, and of section two   hundred;b. In full compliance with  the  provisions  of  section  one  hundred   eighty-five,  except  that  if a cellar ceiling is plastered and in good   repair only the area of the ceiling  over  any  boiler  located  in  the   cellar  and  for  three  feet beyond need be covered with fire-retarding   material;c. In full compliance with  the  provisions  of  section  one  hundred   eighty-seven  unless  such  conversion  was completed under authority of   this section before July first, nineteen hundred forty-seven, andd. In compliance with such additional provisions  of  article  six  of   this  chapter,  and no other, as may be specifically required by, and in   accordance with, rules and  regulations  of  the  department  where  the   conversion is proposed to be made.4.  A  plan  of  alteration  to effect conversion of any such dwelling   under this section  shall  be  filed  with  such  department  and,  when   approved  by  it,  shall  constitute  a  lawful  plan  for  three family   occupancy of such dwelling.* NB Expired July 1, 1949
NY Mult Dwell L § 276 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-B - Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists, or General Residential Occupancy of Loft, Commercial or Manufacturing Buildings 276 - Definition of an Artist.

§  276.  Definition  of  an  artist. As used in this article, the word   "artist" means a person who is regularly engaged in the fine arts,  such   as  painting  and  sculpture  or  in  the  performing  or creative arts,   including choreography and filmmaking, or in the composition of music on   a professional basis, and is so certified  by  the  city  department  of   cultural affairs and/or state council on the arts.
NY Mult Dwell L § 278 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-B - Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists, or General Residential Occupancy of Loft, Commercial or Manufacturing Buildings 278 - Application of Other Provisions.

§  278.  Application  of  other  provisions.  1.  The provisions of this   article apply to buildings with residential, mixed or joint  living-work   quarters  or artists' occupancy as herein provided and to such buildings   only. In addition to the  provisions  of  this  article,  the  following   enumerated  articles  and  sections of this chapter shall, to the extent   required therein, apply to such buildings:Article  1.        Introductory provisions: definitions2.        Miscellaneous application provisions except sub-division two of section nine8.        Requirements and remedies9.        Registry of names and service of papers10.       Prostitution11.       Laws repealed; saving clause; effectSection  28.       Two or more buildings on same lot29.       Painting of courts and shafts31.       Size of rooms, subdivision six only37.       Artificial hall lighting53.       Fire-escapes55.       Wainscoting, subdivision two only56.       Frame buildings and extensions57.       Bells; mail receptacles58.       Incombustible materials59.       Bakeries and fat boiling60.       Motor vehicle storage61.       Business uses (except paragraph c of subdivisionone and subdivision three)62.       Parapets, guard railings and wires2. Failure to comply with any provision of  this  chapter  other  than   this article and the above enumerated articles and sections shall not be   grounds for refusal of a certificate of occupancy or compliance.
NY Mult Dwell L § 280 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-C - Legalization of Interim Multiple Dwellings 280 - Legislative Findings.

§ 280. Legislative findings. The legislature hereby finds and declares   that  a serious public emergency exists in the housing of a considerable   number of persons in cities having a population  of  over  one  million,   which emergency has been created by the increasing number of conversions   of  commercial  and  manufacturing  loft  buildings  to  residential use   without compliance with applicable building codes and laws  and  without   compliance   with  local  laws  regarding  minimum  housing  maintenance   standards; that many such buildings do not conform to minimum  standards   for  health,  safety  and  fire  protection;  that  housing  maintenance   services essential to maintain health, safety and  fire  protection  are   not  being provided in many such buildings; that as a consequence of the   acute shortage of housing as found and declared in the emergency  tenant   protection  act  of  nineteen seventy-four the tenants in such buildings   would suffer great hardship if forced to relocate; that as a  result  of   the  uncertain  status  of  the tenancy in question the courts have been   increasingly  burdened  with  disputes  between  landlords  and  tenants   regarding  their  respective  rights  and obligations under the existing   circumstances; that some courts have declared such buildings "de  facto"   multiple dwellings; that illegal and unregulated residential conversions   undermine the integrity of the local zoning resolution and threaten loss   of  jobs  and  industry;  that  the  intervention of the state and local   governments is necessary to effectuate legalization, consistent with the   local zoning resolution, of the present illegal living  arrangements  in   such  "de  facto"  multiple dwellings, and to establish a system whereby   residential rentals can  be  reasonably  adjusted  so  that  residential   tenants can assist in paying the cost of such legalization without being   forced  to relocate; that in order to prevent uncertainty, hardship, and   dislocation, the provisions of this article are necessary  and  designed   to protect the public health, safety and general welfare.
NY Mult Dwell L § 282-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-C - Legalization of Interim Multiple Dwellings 282-A - Applications for Coverage of Interim Multiple Dwellings and Residential Units.

§  282-a.  Applications for coverage of interim multiple dwellings and   residential units. Where any  occupant  has  filed  an  application  for   coverage  pursuant to this article and has received a docket number from   the loft board, it shall be unlawful for an owner to cause or intend  to   cause such occupant to vacate, surrender or waive any rights in relation   to  such  occupancy, due to repeated interruptions or discontinuances of   essential services, or an interruption or discontinuance of an essential   service  for  an  extended  duration  or  of  such  significance  as  to   substantially  impair  habitability of such unit, at any time before the   loft board has made a final determination, including appeals, to approve   or deny such application. This section shall not  grant  any  rights  of   continued  occupancy  other  than  those  otherwise  granted by law. Any   agreement that waives or limits the benefits of this  section  shall  be   deemed  void as against public policy. In addition to any other remedies   provided in this article for failure to be  in  compliance,  in  article   eight  of  this  chapter,  or in the regulations promulgated by the loft   board, an occupant who has filed an application with the loft board  for   coverage  under  this  article may commence an action or proceeding in a   court  of  competent  jurisdiction,  which  notwithstanding  any   other   provision  of  law  shall  include the housing part of the New York city   civil court, to enforce the provisions of this section.
NY Mult Dwell L § 283 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-C - Legalization of Interim Multiple Dwellings 283 - Occupancy Permitted.

§  283.  Occupancy  permitted.  Notwithstanding any other provision of   this chapter or any other law, code, rule or regulation,  occupancy  for   residential  purposes  of  residential  units covered by this article is   permitted, if such occupancy is in compliance with this article. Nothing   contained herein shall be construed  to  limit  local  authorities  from   issuing vacate orders for hazardous conditions, if appropriate.
NY Mult Dwell L § 287 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 7-C - Legalization of Interim Multiple Dwellings 287 - Alternative Compliance.

§  287.  Alternative compliance. In any case in which a local building   code or this chapter provides an alternative means of meeting  the  fire   and  safety standards of article seven-B of this chapter, an owner of an   interim multiple dwelling may, to the extent  permitted  by  such  local   code or this chapter, elect to comply with the standards of such code or   this  chapter  rather  than with article seven-B. Such an election shall   not affect an owner's obligations to meet the deadlines  for  compliance   set  forth  in  this  article,  and  in  such cases references herein to   article seven-B shall be deemed to include any such local building  code   or the applicable provisions of this chapter.
NY Mult Dwell L § 302 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 302 - Unlawful Occupation.

§  302.  Unlawful  occupation.  1.  a. If any dwelling or structure be   occupied in whole or in  part  for  human  habitation  in  violation  of   section  three  hundred one, during such unlawful occupation any bond or   note secured by a mortgage upon said dwelling or structure, or  the  lot   upon  which  it  stands,  may  be  declared  due  at  the  option of the   mortgagee.b. No rent shall be recovered by the owner of such premises  for  said   period,  and  no  action  or  special  proceeding  shall  be  maintained   therefor, or for possession of said  premises  for  nonpayment  of  such   rent.c.  During  such period the department in charge of water supply shall   not permit water to be furnished in any such dwelling or  structure  and   said  premises  shall  be  deemed  unfit  for  human habitation, and the   department of health or the department charged with the  enforcement  of   this chapter shall cause them to be vacated.2.  The  department  may  cause to be vacated any dwelling or any part   thereof which contains a nuisance as defined in  section  three  hundred   nine,  or is occupied by more families or persons than permitted in this   chapter, or is erected, altered or occupied contrary to  law.  Any  such   dwelling  shall  not again be occupied until it or its occupancy, as the   case may be, has been made to conform to law.
NY Mult Dwell L § 302-B (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 302-B - Removal of Violations by Mortgagees.

§  302-b. Removal of violations by mortgagees. 1.  Notwithstanding any   other  provision  of  law,  where  a  receiver  has  been  appointed  in   foreclosure  proceedings  instituted  by a mortgagee with respect to any   multiple dwelling, such mortgagee may advance  to  such  receiver  funds   necessary for the operation of such multiple dwelling and for the making   of   repairs   therein   necessary  to  remove  conditions  constituting   violations of this chapter. Such receiver shall, to the extent possible,   repay any and all such advances from income received by him with respect   to the property and, if such income is insufficient to  permit  complete   repayment  of such advances, any amounts which cannot be so repaid, with   interest, shall be added to the amount of the  lien  of  such  mortgagee   upon  entry  of  a  foreclosure  judgment,  provided, however, that such   amounts shall not be the basis for any additional personal liability  on   the part of the mortgagor.2.  Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, a mortgagee advancing   funds to a receiver pursuant to subdivision one of this section shall be   liable only for gross and willful negligence with respect to any  repair   made at his direction and with funds so advanced.
NY Mult Dwell L § 303 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 303 - Enforcement.

§  303.  Enforcement.  1.  Except  as  herein  otherwise provided, the   provisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the  department  charged   with  the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations in relation to   multiple dwellings.1-a. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter,  the   department  shall have the power to subpeona witnesses, administer oaths   and take testimony, compel the production of books, papers, records  and   documents  and  to hold public or private hearings, subject to the right   of any person who shall appear hereunder to be represented by counsel of   his own choosing, at any such hearing. The department may designate  one   or  more  of  its  members, officers or employees to exercise any one or   more of such powers.2. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to  abrogate  or  impair   the  powers of any department or of the courts to enforce the provisions   of  any  local  law,  ordinance,  rule,  regulation   or   charter   not   inconsistent  with  this  chapter,  or  to  prevent violations or punish   violators thereof.
NY Mult Dwell L § 305 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 305 - Violation of Local Laws and Regulations.

§  305. Violation of local laws and regulations. Any owner, architect,   builder,  contractor,  sub-contractor,  construction  superintendent  or   their  agents  who  shall,  in  the  construction  or  alteration of any   building or structure intended to be occupied as  a  multiple  dwelling,   knowingly violate any of the provisions of local laws, ordinances, rules   or regulations shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
NY Mult Dwell L § 306 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 306 - Judicial Procedure and Orders.

§ 306. Judicial procedure and orders. 1. In case any multiple dwelling   or  structure  or any part thereof or the lot on which it is situated is   constructed, altered,  converted  or  maintained  in  violation  of  any   provision  of  this chapter or of any order or notice of the department,   or in case a nuisance exists in any such dwelling or structure  or  part   thereof  or  upon  the  lot  on which it is situated, the department may   institute any appropriate action or proceeding to prevent such  unlawful   construction,   alteration,  conversion  or  maintenance,  to  restrain,   correct or abate such violation or nuisance, to prevent  the  occupation   of  said  dwelling  or  structure or any part thereof, or to prevent any   illegal act, conduct or business in or about such dwelling, structure or   lot.2. In any such action or proceeding the department may,  by  affidavit   setting  forth  the facts, apply to the supreme court, or to any justice   thereof, or, if the premises in respect to which the action  is  brought   are  situated in the city of New York, to the New York city civil court,   or, if the premises in respect  to  which  the  action  is  brought  are   situated  in  whole  or  in  part within a district of the court, to the   district court, or, if the premises in respect to which  the  action  is   brought  are  situated  in whole or in part within a city outside of the   city of New York, to the city court of such city, for:a. An order granting the relief for which said action or proceeding is   brought, or enjoining all persons from doing or permitting  to  be  done   any  work  in  or  about  such  dwelling,  structure  or lot or any part   thereof, or from occupying or using the same for any purpose, until  the   entry of final judgment or order.b.  An  order  authorizing the department to execute and carry out the   provisions of any notice or order which is issued by the department  and   not  complied  with, to remove any violation specified in such notice or   order, or to abate any nuisance in or about such dwelling, structure  or   lot.3.  In  an  action to establish a lien under this chapter, the service   and procedure, except as otherwise provided  in  section  three  hundred   nine,  shall  be  as  set forth in sections three hundred twenty-six and   three hundred fifty-six to three hundred sixty, both inclusive.4. The judgment in any such action may provide for the sale at  public   auction  of the property affected, and for such other remedies to secure   the enforcement thereof as the court may deem proper.5. The court or any justice thereof is authorized to  make  any  order   specified in this section.6.  In  no  case  shall  the city, or the department or any officer or   employee thereof, be liable for costs in any action or  proceeding  that   may be commenced pursuant to this chapter.
NY Mult Dwell L § 307 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 307 - Liens.

§  307.  Liens.  Every  fine  imposed  by judgment under section three   hundred four upon an owner shall be a lien upon the premises in relation   to which the fine is imposed from the time of the filing of a  certified   copy  of said judgment in the office of the clerk of the county in which   such premises are situated, subject only to taxes, assessments and water   rates and to such mortgage and mechanics' liens  as  may  exist  thereon   prior  to  such  filing; and it shall be the duty of the department upon   the entry of said judgment to file such certified  copy  forthwith,  and   such  copy  shall  be  forthwith  indexed  by such clerk in the index of   mechanics' liens.
NY Mult Dwell L § 308 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 308 - Notice of Pendency of Action.

§  308.  Notice of pendency of action.  1. In any action or proceeding   instituted by the department the plaintiff or petitioner may file in the   county clerk's office of the county where the premises affected by  such   action  or  proceeding  are  situated,  a notice of the pendency of such   action or proceeding. Such notice may be filed at  any  time  after  the   service  of any notice or order issued by the department, at the time of   the commencement of the action or proceeding, or at any time afterwards,   before final judgment or order.2. Each county clerk with whom such a notice is filed shall record and   index it to the name of each person specified in a direction  subscribed   by the corporation counsel or other legal officer of the city.3. Any such notice may be vacated upon the order of a judge or justice   of  the  court  in  which such action or proceeding was instituted or is   pending, or upon the consent in writing of the  corporation  counsel  or   other  legal  officer  of  the  city. The clerk of the county where such   notice is filed shall mark such notice and any record or docket  thereof   as  cancelled of record upon the presentation and filing of such consent   or of a certified copy of such order.
NY Mult Dwell L § 309-A (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 8 - Requirements and Remedies 309-A - Multiple Dwelling; Apartment Prohibitions for Certain Employees.

§   309-a.  Multiple  dwelling;  apartment  prohibitions  for  certain   employees. 1. No janitor, superintendent,  manager,  custodian,  or  the   like,  of  a  multiple  dwelling  shall  be  permitted  to  reside in an   apartment unit in the multiple dwelling in which he is employed  if  the   rental  of such apartment unit to a tenant is prohibited by any general,   special, or local law.2. An owner, agent or operator of a multiple dwelling may apply to the   department for a waiver of the provisions of this section on the  ground   that  there  is  a bona fide unavailability of a suitable apartment unit   for  occupation  by  any  of  the  above  mentioned  employees.  Upon  a   determination  that  such  unavailability does exist, the department may   grant an exemption from the application of the provisions of subdivision   one of this section upon such terms and  conditions  as  it  shall  deem   appropriate.3.  For  the  purposes  of  this section, the term "multiple dwelling"   shall mean a building in which there is either rented,  leased,  let  or   hired  out  to  be  occupied, or is occupied as the residence or home of   three of more families living independently of each other.
NY Mult Dwell L § 326 (2021)
2021 New York Laws MDW - Multiple Dwelling Article 9 - Registry of Names and Service of Papers 326 - Service of Notices, Orders and Summonses.

§  326.  Service  of  notices,  orders and summonses. 1. Every notice,   order or summons relative to a dwelling shall be served five days before   the time for compliance therewith. The posting of a copy of such notice,   order or summons in a conspicuous place in such dwelling, together  with   the mailing of a copy thereof, within five days of such posting, to each   person  whose  name  has been filed with the department of health or the   department charged with the enforcement of this chapter,  in  accordance   with the provisions of section three hundred twenty-five, at his address   as  therewith  filed,  shall  be  sufficient  service thereof, except as   provided in subdivision three.2. Except as provided by the provisions of this chapter which are less   restrictive than the provisions of  this  subdivision,  if  any  notice,   order  or summons is directed to any person pursuant to any provision of   this chapter, including the provisions of  subdivision  two  of  section   three  hundred nine, and if the address of such person is not registered   or, in any case for which personal service is provided, if  such  person   cannot  with due diligence be served personally, then such notice, order   or summons may be served by posting a  copy  thereof  in  a  conspicuous   place upon the premises within which a violation is alleged to have been   placed  or a condition complained of is alleged to exist, and by sending   a copy thereof by registered mail, return receipt  requested,  addressed   to such person at his last known address or place of residence.3.  In  the  case  of  a summons if the address of any agent or lessee   whose name and address have been filed in accordance with the provisions   of section three hundred  twenty-five  is  in  the  city  in  which  the   dwelling is situated, then a copy of the summons shall also be delivered   at  such  address  to  a  person  of  lawful  age,  if  upon  reasonable   application admittance can  be  obtained  and  such  person  found;  and   provided  also  that  personal  service of the summons upon the owner of   such dwelling shall be sufficient service thereof upon him.4. Notwithstanding any inconsistency with this  section,  in  a  city,   having  a population of one million or more, a local law may provide for   the manner of serving civil process for the  enforcement  of  penalties,   sanctions and remedies provided in such local law.