NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-210.1 — Illegal residential conversions.

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What is NYC AC § 28-210.1?

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This section prohibits the unlawful conversion of any dwelling for occupancy by more than the legally authorized number of families. The Department or the Environmental Control Board is responsible for forwarding violation details to relevant tax authorities. Applies to building owners involved in illegal residential conversions.

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§ 28-210.1 Illegal residential conversions.

AC § 28-210.1

It shall be unlawful, except in accordance with all requirements of this code, to convert any dwelling for occupancy by more than the legally authorized number of families or to assist, take part in, maintain or permit the maintenance of such conversion. Upon the finding of such violation and the imposition of punishment for such violation as set forth in this code the department or if applicable the environmental control board shall forward to the internal revenue service, the New York state department of taxation and finance and the New York city department of finance the name and address of the respondent or defendant, the address of the building or structure with respect to which the violation occurred and the time period during which the violation was found to have existed.

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