§ 13-02 Definitions.
RCNY § 13-02
In these regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings specified: Department. "Department" shall mean the Department of Housing Preservation and Development or any successor to that Department. New owner. "New owner" shall mean a person, entity, firm or corporation or agent or principal thereof who has achieved the status of the owner of the freehold or lesser estate therein, receiver, administrator, managing agent, mortgagee in possession, assignee of rents, executor, trustee, or lessee of the subject building who shall demonstrate that such change in ownership was not for the purpose of establishing eligibility for a stay under these regulations, and that: (1) such status was attained not more than sixty (60) days prior to the making of its application herein; or, (2) such status was attained not more than six (6) months prior to the effective date of these regulations if the application is made within sixty (60) days of such effective date. Subject building. "Subject building" shall mean the dwelling in which the violations set forth in the notice of violation are to be found.
