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What is NYC RCNY § 14-03?

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(a) New and previously abandoned projects. For a new project, or an abandoned project as defined in 19 RCNY § 14-05(g), a certificate of eligibility's effective date will be the date either a newly issued or renewal permit for the project is issued.

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§ 14-03 Effective Date.

RCNY § 14-03

(a)New and previously abandoned projects. For a new project, or an abandoned project as defined in 19 RCNY § 14-05(g), a certificate of eligibility's effective date will be the date either a newly issued or renewal permit for the project is issued.

(b)Multiple buildings. Where a completed project will result in creating two or more buildings, and separate building permits were obtained, a separate application must be filed for each building. The certificate of eligibility for each building will have its own effective date.

(c)First building permit. For purposes of these rules, the first building permit is the permit that would, in the ordinary course, allow construction to proceed, even if the permit was granted before submission of completed plans and specifications for the entire building.

(d)Prior building permit. A prior building permit will not be deemed the first building permit for a building if the project for which application is made is a new project that is essentially different from the project for which the prior permit was issued.

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