NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-507.11.3 — Reinstatement of prior actions upon expiration or revocation.

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What is NYC AC § 28-507.11.3?

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This section outlines the actions that may be taken by the Department of Buildings, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development, or the Fire Department when an authorization for temporary residences expires or is revoked. Applies to building owners with eligible basement or cellar residences facing occupancy issues.

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§ 28-507.11.3 Reinstatement of prior actions upon expiration or revocation.

AC § 28-507.11.3

Where an authorization for temporary residences expires or is revoked before a certificate of occupancy or temporary certificate of occupancy is issued for an eligible basement or cellar residence, the department, the department of housing preservation and development, or the fire department may, as applicable, take any of the follow actions: 1. Issue a vacate order if the basement or cellar is occupied.

2.Reinstate any prosecution for illegal occupancy that was deferred or waived pursuant to this article.

3.Reinstate and commence collection of any penalties that were deferred or waived pursuant to sections 28-507.5 or 28-507.6, including interest that would have accrued from the time of such deferral or waiver. (L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)

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