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What is NYC RCNY § 25-91?

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(a) The words "may be reached at all hours and time" within the meaning of subdivision (4) of § 27-2098 of the Administrative Code shall be construed to mean a telephone number at or through which in the normal course of events a person might reasonably be expected to be reached at all times and this shall be deemed to

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§ 25-91 Rules for Enforcement of Subdivision (4) of § 27-2098 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York.

RCNY § 25-91

(a)The words "may be reached at all hours and time" within the meaning of subdivision (4) of § 27-2098 of the Administrative Code shall be construed to mean a telephone number at or through which in the normal course of events a person might reasonably be expected to be reached at all times and this shall be deemed to include: (1) the telephone number of the residence of such person; or (2) the telephone number of an agent fully authorized to act on behalf of the owner; or (3) the telephone number of a person, firm or corporation, including an answering service, which has in its possession at all times a telephone number at which the person or agent can be reached at all times. A corporation may comply with this subdivision by any of the means as hereinabove set forth.

(b)The term "emergency repairs" within the meaning of this subdivision shall be construed to designate a condition in a multiple dwelling which, in the opinion of the department, constitutes, or if not properly corrected, will constitute, a fire hazard or a serious threat to the life, health or safety of occupants thereof.

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