NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-210.2 — Illegal industrial or manufacturing conversions.

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What is NYC AC § 28-210.2?

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This section prohibits the conversion of spaces legally authorized for industrial or manufacturing use to residential use without compliance with the code. It outlines the process for reporting violations to various tax and finance authorities. Applies to building owners involved in such conversions.

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§ 28-210.2 Illegal industrial or manufacturing conversions.

AC § 28-210.2

Except as otherwise provided by section 42-03 of the New York city zoning resolution and the multiple dwelling law, it shall be unlawful, except in accordance with all requirements of this code, to convert to residential use any space legally authorized for occupancy for industrial or manufacturing use 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 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. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2007/037 and L.L. 2021/126.

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