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What is NYC RCNY § 22-04?

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(a) A claim for tax abatement will be recognized by the Department of Finance after receipt by it, in person or by mail, for each period, of (1) a properly completed certification for each tenant, as above described, for such period, (2) if there is more than one certification, a tabulation showing the total abatemen

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§ 22-04 Recognition of Abatement.

RCNY § 22-04

(a)A claim for tax abatement will be recognized by the Department of Finance after receipt by it, in person or by mail, for each period, of (1) a properly completed certification for each tenant, as above described, for such period, (2) if there is more than one certification, a tabulation showing the total abatement claimed for all eligible tenants for such period, (3) the quarterly real estate tax bill, and (4) remittance of the balance of tax, if any, then payable.

(b)Tax abatement pursuant to these Regulations shall be in addition to any other tax abatement authorized by law, but shall not reduce the tax for any fiscal year below zero.

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