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What is NYC AC § 28-507.2?

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This section establishes eligibility criteria for owners of private and multiple dwellings to apply for a temporary residence program. The program is limited to eligible basement or cellar residences, with restrictions based on flood risk areas. Applies to owners seeking to participate in the temporary residence program.

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§ 28-507.2 Eligibility.

AC § 28-507.2

This article applies to private dwellings and multiple dwellings. The department shall establish a temporary residence program in accordance with this article. To participate in such program, an owner of an eligible basement or cellar residence shall apply for authorization for temporary residence pursuant to section 28-507.4 on or before April 20, 2029. An application for temporary residence may not be made where the eligible basement or cellar residence is located within the 10-year rainfall flood risk area or the coastal flood risk area as described in section 24-809, except as otherwise allowed pursuant to the New York city zoning resolution. (L.L. 2024/126, 12/18/2024, eff. 6/16/2025)

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