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What is NYC RCNY § 47-01?

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A complaint-based inspection shall not be subject to the complaint-based inspection fee and shall not be included in the total number of such inspections within a twelve-month period that qualifies a dwelling unit for the complaint-based inspection fee authorized by Administrative Code § 27-2115(f)(8) where such inspec

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Effective: 8/20/2015

§ 47-01 [Recurring Violations and Complaint-Based Inspections.]

RCNY § 47-01

A complaint-based inspection shall not be subject to the complaint-based inspection fee and shall not be included in the total number of such inspections within a twelve-month period that qualifies a dwelling unit for the complaint-based inspection fee authorized by Administrative Code § 27-2115(f)(8) where such inspection results exclusively in the issuance of an immediately hazardous or hazardous violation for only one or more of the following conditions: (a) inoperable or missing smoke detector; (b) inoperable or missing carbon monoxide detector; (c) double cylinder lock on entry door of the dwelling unit; (d) illegal window gate; (e) improper installation or absence of a window guard; or (f) failure to maintain a dwelling unit in a clean and sanitary condition, including, but not limited to, an accumulation of refuse/rubbish. (Added City Record 7/21/2015, eff. 8/20/2015)

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