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The following allowances apply to Conversions, Alterations or Improvements for which the Commencement of Construction occurred after June 1, 1997 and which were completed prior to December 31, 2011. For Conversions, Alterations or Improvements for which Commencement of Construction occurred on or before June 1, 1997, t

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§ 5-08 Itemized Cost Breakdown Schedule.

RCNY § 5-08

The following allowances apply to Conversions, Alterations or Improvements for which the Commencement of Construction occurred after June 1, 1997 and which were completed prior to December 31, 2011. For Conversions, Alterations or Improvements for which Commencement of Construction occurred on or before June 1, 1997, the Itemized Cost Breakdown Schedule in effect as of the date of such Commencement of Construction shall apply, except in the case of asbestos abatement, for which the allowance set forth below shall apply to all applications pending on or submitted after November 1, 1997. Maximum Allowance for All Buildings (a) General Construction. Item UnitsAllowance# *(1)Asbestos abatement1 See table # *(2)Boiler room enclosuresq. ft.7.50# *(3)Bulkheadsq. ft.8.50 (4)Ceiling, cellar (fireproof gyp bd)sq. ft.1.60 (5)Ceilings, gypsum board or plasterrooms280.# *(6)Cement wash or parge waterproofingsq. ft.1.00 (7)Ceramic tile, bathroom 2bathrooms750.# *(8)Chimney, masonryfloors1,200.*(9)Compactor, see Item 39. Refuse #(10)Concrete, structural slab 3cu. yd.500.#(11)Concrete, structural foundation 3cu. yd.250.#(12)Concrete, flatwork 4sq. ft.4.00*(13)Abatement of lead-based paint hazards 5_______See Itemized Cost Breakdown Schedule for Abatement of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in (h) below (14)Demolition & removal allowance 6rooms200. Doors (incl. frame and hardware) *(15) Main entrance and lobbyset4,000.*(16) Hollow metaldoors475.

(17)Wood Swingdoors135.

(18)Bi-fold closetBi-fold110.

(19)Sliding closet (2 doors)set125.**(20) Stormdoors180. (21)Dumbwaiters converted to closetsunits250. (22)Dumbwaiters sealedunits110. (23)Entrance, stoops, steps, concreterisers225.*(24)Fire escapesFlights2,000.#(25)Floor joists (incl. subfloor)3joists165. (26)Flooring, finished woodrooms500. (27)Flooring, resilient w/underlaymentrooms450.**(28)Insulation, wall (thermal only)sq. ft.0.50**(29)Insulation, roof (thermal only)sq. ft.0.85# *(30)Leaders and guttersfloors40.*(31)Lintel replacementunits250.*(32)Mailboxesd.u.50.# *(33)Masonrysq. ft.7.50# *(34)Parapet including copinglin. ft.135. (35)Partitions, gypsum board or plasterrooms600. (36)Partitions, framingrooms350.# *(37)Pointing7sq. ft.2.00# *(38)Railings, rooflin. ft.25.*(39)Refuse * chute, completefloors750.* compactor, central unitcompactors6,800.* recycling, base separating unit (turntable &/or diverter)chutes17,000.* recycling, floor control panelfloors750.# *(40)Roof surfacesq. ft.1.25 (41)Skylight including screens8units1,300. (42)Stairs, steelflights2,200.#(43)Structural steel3lbs.1.50*(44)Window, single pane glass9units140.**(45)Window, insulating glassunits175**(46)Window, insulating glass over 24 sfsq. ft.10.**(47)Window, storm with screenunits65.*(48)Window guards, approved securityunits175*(49)Window guards, childproofunits25.

(b)Elevator. Item UnitsAllowance*(1)New elevator, completeunitsfloors45,000+7,000 *(2)Convert manual to automatic10units7,000. Elevator, partial *(3) Motor11motor3,500.*(4) Traction machine11units10,000.*(5) One-speed controller11controller6,200.*(6) Two-speed or variable controller11controller8,000.*(7) Cablesfloors400.*(8) Shaftway floordoors800.*(9) Floor call stationfloors200.*(10) Interlocksinterlocks280.*(11) Door operatorunits2,500.*(12)Car * Reline cabunits4,200.* Top of car safety deviceunits2,800.

(c)Plumbing. Item UnitsAllowance (1)Bathtubs12tubs450. # *(2)Hot water heater/tank (input)MBHSee table# **(3)Insulation, pipe (also for heating)lin. ft.2.50 (4)Kitchen sink13sink175. (5)Lavatory12lavs150. Piping *(6) Water main, risers, branchesd.u.1,700.*(7) Waste and vent (complete)d.u.1,500.# *(8) Water service, street connect14lin. ft.110.# *(9) Sewer, street connectionlin. ft.200.*(10) Gas, risers and connectionsd.u.275.*(11)Sprinklers, heads onlyheads30.*(12)Sprinklers, piping and headsheads220.# *(13)Standpipefloor600.*(14)Tank, water storagegallon1.50 (15)Water closets12units200. (16)Food waste disposers13units300.

(d)Heating. Item UnitsAllowance# **(1)Boiler-burner (output)15MBHSee table # **(2)Boiler (output)MBHSee table# **(3)Burner (output)15MBHSee table (4)Convectors or radiatorsunits250# *(5)Electronic boiler control systemunits2,500. (6)Exhaust duct (int. kit & bath only)unit310.# *(7)Metal boiler stackfloors400.# *(8)Oil tankgallonSee table*(9)Piping, heat mains, risers, branchrooms220.

(e)Electric. Item UnitsAllowance*(1)All new apartment wiringd.u.+room400.+420.* *(2)Apartment wiring only, adequate(risers and meters separate)16d.u.370.*(3)Service equipment and risers16 Electric service equipment * with individual meterentry+d.u.1,500.+160.* with master meterentry+d.u.1,500+110.* Apartment paneld.u.300. Risers * with individual meter16d.u.500.* with master meter16d.u.350.*(4)Intercom, door openerd.u.100. (5)Outlet on new circuitcircuit100.*(6)Smoke detectors, hard wiredd.u.100.*(7)Submetering installation17d.u.280.#(8)Cogeneration equipment19kilowatt400 (f) Moderate Rehabilitation Only. Item UnitsAllowance (1)Kitchen cabinets18lin. ft.55. (2)Kitchen cabinets, base & counter18lin. ft.70. (3)Medicine cabinets inc. mirror12units85. (4)Range (minimum 24 in. width)13units300. (5)Refrigerator (min. 12 cf nominal)13units420. (6)Steam or chemical cleaningsq. ft.0.80 (g) Landmarks Projects Only Items of work listed on this schedule only per 28 RCNY § 5-03(a)(5) Boiler/Burner Table (maximum allowance) Item Output in MBH (thousand BTU per hour) 0 - 2,000 MBH2,000 - 6,000 MBH> 6,000 MBHBoiler-burner15$1,500.16.50/MBH20,000.7.25/MBH47,600.2.65/MBHBurner15$500.4.75/MBH6000.2.00/MBH8,300.1.65/MBHBoiler (existing burner)$1,000.11.75/MBH14,000.5.25/MBH39,300.1.00/MBH Domestic Hot Water Table (maximum allowance) Input in MBH Allowance 0 - 600 $460. 9.10/MBH>600 $1,900. 6.70/MBH Oil Tank Table (maximum allowance) Size in Gallons Allowance 0 - 4,000 $500. 1.10/gal. >4,000 $2,900. .50/gal. Asbestos Abatement Table (maximum allowance) Internal Linear Feet $1,600. + $10./linear ft. Internal Square Feet $1,600. + $10./sq. ft.

(h)Abatement of Lead-Based Paint Hazards5 ItemUnitsAllowance for Non-targeted AreasAllowance for Targeted Areas# *(1)Inspection for Lead-Based Paint Hazards20d.u.commonarea21400.400. # *(2)Risk Assessment of Lead-Based Paint Hazards20d.u.commonarea22250.250.# *(3)Ceilings, laminationrooms320.420.# *(4)Ceilings, common area, laminationsq. ft.1.802.50# *(5)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), main entrance and lobbyset4,600.5,000.# *(6)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), hollow metaldoors550.800.# *(7)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), wood swingdoors155.350.# *(8)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), bi-fold closetbi-fold125.300.# *(9)Sliding closet (2 doors, incl. frame and hardware)set145.300.# *(10)Flooring, finished woodrooms575.1,250.# *(11)Flooring, resilient w/underlaymentrooms515.585.# *(12)Partitions, gypsum board or plasterrooms690.1,170.# *(13)Partitions, common areasq. ft.1.802.50# *(14)Stairs, steel (incl. risers, pans, railings, stringers, & newel posts), strippedsteps45.60.# *(15)Window, insulating glassunits200.425.# *(16)Window, insulating glass over 24 sfsq. ft.12.30.# *(17)Convectors or radiators, newunits260.275.# *(18)Convectors or radiators, strippedunits115.150.# *(19)Risers, strippedlin. ft.15.20.# *(20)Kitchen cabinets18lin. ft.65.75.# *(21)Kitchen cabinets, base & counter18lin. ft.80.105.# *(22)Medicine cabinets (incl. mirror)23units95.125.# *(23)Remove and install window sillunits115.150.# *(24)Remove and install baseboard, wood moldinglin. ft.2.503.50# *(25)Remove and install closet shelf and poleset55.75. * Denotes Major Capital Improvement (MCI). ** Denotes Energy Conversation Items which shall also be considered Major Capital Improvements. # Denotes that the item allowance may be reduced by proportion of non-residential space where the item serves both residential and non-residential space. (Items wholly within or serving the non-residential space receive no allowance.) 1. For (1) removal or encapsulation of any friable asbestos when done as part of a substantial rehabilitation requiring an alteration permit, or (2) for removal of asbestos Thermal System Insulation (TSI) on other rehabilitation or (3) for removal of other friable asbestos (and not roofing, siding or flooring) pursuant to a report from a certified asbestos inspector describing condition, quantity and location of asbestos containing materials to be removed including microscopic analysis. TSI shall mean insulation applied to heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems, hot or cold domestic water systems for the purpose of preventing heat transfer or water condensation. TSI shall include insulation on boilers, water tanks, air handling equipment and ducts, piping, pipe fittings or valves.

2.For bathroom with ceramic tile floor and full tile wainscot. Maximum one per apartment unless the apartment has two or more bedrooms. This item is eligible as an MCI if new water main, riser, and branch piping is installed throughout and if new ceramic tile and at least two new bathroom fixtures are installed in at least 90 percent of the bathrooms.

3.This item requires an affidavit from an engineer or architect certifying that he has personal knowledge of the installation and that the quantity claimed was installed. It also requires site photographs or other evidence satisfactory to HPD documenting the installation of the item.

4.This item includes inner walkways, courtyards, cellar slabs and the public sidewalk.

5.For construction commenced on or after August 2, 2004, requires (a) "an abatement" of lead-based paint hazards, as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, in any existing dwelling, including any vacant or occupied dwelling unit or any common area, and (b) proof of lead-based paint hazards pursuant to an "inspection" and/or "risk assessment", as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such benefit shall be given for (a) any abatement performed to comply with a notice of violation issued for a violation of Article 14 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code, or (b) any abatement performed in a dwelling unit or in the common areas in such dwelling unless all of the lead-based paint hazards identified in such dwelling unit or in all of the common areas in such dwelling have been abated. Furthermore, the deleading of lead-based paint hazards pursuant to a NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene order that is commenced prior to August 2, 2004 will continue to be eligible for J-51 benefits provided that there is an approved contract and sign-off. The allowance for such deleading of lead-based paint hazards will be per contract.

6.For substantial alterations and conversions only. The maximum quantity for this item is the number of new rooms created in the space where the demolition was done.

7.Not eligible if brickwork is covered by cement wash or other coating.

8.For skylights over 16 sq. ft. The maximum allowance for eligible skylights under 16 sq. ft. shall be 50 percent of allowance listed.

9.Not eligible without new or existing storm window.

10.Plus all other applicable partial elevator items listed.

11.For buildings over eight stories the approved quantity shall be equal to the actual quantity increased by 10 percent for each floor over eight.

12.Maximum of one per apartment unless the apartment has two or more bedrooms. This item is eligible as an MCI if new water main, riser, and branch piping is installed throughout and if new ceramic tile and at least two new bathroom fixtures are installed in at least 90 percent of the bathrooms.

13.Maximum of one per apartment.

14.For water service 2 1/2" in diameter or greater than approved length shall be equal to one and one-half times the actual installed length.

15.Oil, gas, or combination burner.

16.The "Adequate Wiring" MCI as set forth in the prior Rules has been divided into its components which consist of "Apartment wiring only, adequate," and "Service equipment and risers." 17. For submetering, the owner must comply with the rent decrease requirements of DHCR, and the project must consist of a building-wide submetering in all individual dwelling units.

18.The eligible length cannot exceed 8 feet in any apartment.

19.This item requires an affidavit from an engineer or architect certifying the installation of a natural gas-fired electric cogeneration system or the conversion or modification of an existing oil-fired cogeneration system to a natural gas-fired electric cogeneration system. Such affidavit also must provide that the waste heat from the cogeneration unit is used for heating domestic hot water or space heating or cooling of the residential units. 20 In order to qualify for benefits for Inspection for Lead-Based Paint Hazards or Risk Assessment of Lead-Based Paint Hazards, (a) the inspection or risk assessment must be an "inspection" or "risk assessment" as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, (b) the inspection or risk assessment must have determined that lead-based paint hazards exist in such dwelling, including any vacant or occupied dwelling unit or any common area, and (c) an "abatement" of lead-based paint hazards, as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, must have been performed in response to such inspection or risk assessment determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such benefit shall be given for the inspection or risk assessment of a dwelling unit or common area if (a) any abatement performed in a dwelling unit or common area in response to such inspection or risk assessment determination was also performed to comply with a notice of violation issued for a violation of Article 14 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code, or (b) all of the lead-based paint hazards identified in such dwelling unit or in all of the common areas in such dwelling by such inspection or risk assessment have not been abated. Furthermore, such benefits for inspection or risk assessment of lead-based paint hazards shall only be given for such inspections or risk assessments commenced on or after August 2, 2004. 21 For dwellings with no more than three stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $400. For dwellings with four to six stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $800. For dwellings with at least seven stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $1,200. 22 For dwellings with no more than three stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $250. For dwellings with four to six stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $300. For dwellings with at least seven stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $400. 23 Maximum of one per apartment unless the apartment has two or more bathrooms. The following allowances apply to Conversions, Alterations or Improvements that are completed on or after December 31, 2011. Maximum Allowance for All Buildings (a) General Construction.ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-SGA Condo/Coops1Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2# *(1)Asbestos abatement3 See table See table# *(2)Boiler room enclosuresq. ft.7.507.50# *(3)Bulkheadsq. ft.8.5012.39 (4)Ceiling, cellar (fireproof gyp bd)sq. ft.1.601.60 (5)Ceilings, gypsum board or plasterrooms280.00280.00# *(6)Cement wash or parge waterproofingsq. ft.1.001.00# *(7)Chimney, masonryfloors1,200.001,319.18#(8)Concrete, structural slab4cu. yd.500.00500.00#(9)Concrete, structural foundation4cu. yd.250.00250.00#(10)Concrete, flatwork5sq. ft.4.004.00 *(11)Abatement of lead-based paint hazards6 See Itemized Cost Breakdown Schedule for Abatement of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in (g) belowSee Itemized Cost Breakdown Schedule for Abatement of Lead-Based Paint Hazards in (g) below (12)Demolition & removal allowance7rooms200.00200.00 Doors (incl. frame and hardware) *(13) Main entrance and lobbyset4,000.004,000.00 *(14) Hollow metaldoors475.00475.00 **(15) Stormdoors180.00180.00 (16)Dumbwaiters sealedunits110.00110.00 (17)Entrance, stoops, steps, concreterisers225.00225.00 *(18)Fire escapesflights2,000.002,000.00#(19)Floor joists (incl. subfloor)4joists165.00165.00 **(20)Insulation, wall (thermal only)sq. ft.0.500.50# *(21)Leaders and guttersfloors40.0072.10 *(22)Lintel replacementunits250.00250.00# *(23)Masonrysq. ft.7.507.50# *(24)Parapet including copinglin. ft.135.00135.00 (25)Partitions, gypsum board or plasterrooms600.00600.00 (26)Partitions, framingrooms350.00350.00# *(27)Pointing8sq. ft.2.002.64# *(28)Railings, rooflin. ft.25.0030.14 *(29)Refuse chute, completefloors750.00750.00# *(30)Roof surfacesq. ft.1.251.25 (31)Skylight including screens9units1,300.001,300.00 (32)Stairs, steelflights2,200.004,620.00#(33)Structural steel4lbs.1.501.50 **(34)Window, insulating glassunits175.00367.50 **(35)Window, insulating glass over 24 sfsq. ft.10.0021.00 **(36)Window, storm with screenunits65.0065.00 *(37)Window guards, approved securityunits175.00175.00 *(38)Window guards, childproofunits25.0025.00 (b) Elevator. ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-SGA Condo/Coops1Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2 *(1)New elevator, completeunits + floors45,000.00 + 7,000.00 45,000.00 + 7,000.00 *(2)Convert manual to automatic10units7,000.007,000.00 Elevator, partial *(3) Motor11motor3,500.003,500.00 *(4) Traction machine11units10,000.0010,000.00 *(5) Two-speed or variable controller11each8,000.008,000.00 *(6) Cablesfloors400.00400.00 *(7) Shaftway floordoors800.00800.00 *(8) Floor call stationfloors200.00200.00 *(9) Interlockseach280.00280.00 *(10) Door operatorunits2,500.002,500.00 *(11)Car reline cabunits4,200.004,200.00 (c) Plumbing. ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-SGA Condo/Coops1Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2# *(1)Hot water heater/tank (input)MBHSee tableSee table# **(2)Insulation, pipe (also for heating)lin. ft.2.502.50 Piping *(3) Water main, risers, branchesd.u.1,700.003,570.00 *(4) Waste and vent (complete)d.u.1,500.001,500.00# *(5) Water service, street connect12lin. ft.110.00110.00# *(6) Sewer, street connectionlin. ft.200.00200.00 *(7) Gas, risers and connectionsd.u.275.00287.70 *(8)Sprinklers, piping and headsheads220.00220.00# *(9)Standpipefloor600.001,260.00 *(10)Tank, water storagegallon1.501.50 (d) Heating. ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-SGA Condo/Coops1Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2# **(1)Boiler-burner (output)13MBHSee table See table# **(2)Boiler (output)MBHSee tableSee table# **(3)Burner (output)13MBHSee tableSee table (4)Convectors or radiatorsunits250.00306.60# *(5)Electronic boiler control systemunits2,500.002,500.00# *(6)Metal boiler stackfloors400.00535.92# *(7)Oil tankgallonSee tableSee table *(8)Piping, heat mains, risers, branchrooms220.00352.10 (e) Electric. ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-SGA Condo/Coops1Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2 * (1)All new apartment wiringd.u. + room400.00 + 420.00* 400.00 + 420.00* * (2)Apartment wiring only, adequate(risers and meters separate)d.u.370.00370.00 * (3)Service equipment and risers E lectric service equipment * with individual meterentry + d.u.1,500.00 + 160.001,500.00 + 160.00 * with master meterentry + d.u.1,500.00 + 110.001,500.00 + 110.00 * Apartment paneld.u.300.00300.00 Risers * with individual meterd.u.500.00500.00 * with master meterd.u.350.00350.00 (4)Outlet on new circuitcircuit100.00100.00 * (5)Smoke / carbon monoxide detector combination (hard wired)d.u.100.00100.00 * (6)Submetering installation14d.u.280.00280.00# (7)Cogeneration equipment15kilowatt400.00400.00 (f) Landmarks Projects Only. Items of work listed on this schedule only per 28 RCNY § 5-03(a)(5) Boiler/Burner Table(maximum allowance) Non-SGA Condo/Coops1Output in MBH (thousand BTU per hour)Items0 - 1,999 MBH2,000 - 5,999 MBH≥ 6,000 MBHBoiler-burner 13$1,500 + $16.50/MBH$20,000 + $7.25/MBH$47,600 + $2.65/MBHBurner 13$500 + $4.75/MBH$6,000 + $2.00/MBH$8,300 + $1.65/MBHBoiler (existing burner)$1,000 + $11.75/MBH$14,000 + $5.25/MBH$39,300 + $1.00/MBH Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2Output in MBH (thousand BTU per hour)Items0 - 749 MBH750 - 1,999 MBH2,000 - 5,999 MBH≥ 6,000 MBHBoiler-burner 13$8,895 + $13.90/MBH$8,895 + $13.90/MBH$19,700 + $8.50/MBH$19,700 + $8.50/MBH Burner 13$3,450 + $0.82/MBH$500 + $4.75/MBH$6,000 + $2.00/MBH$8,300 + $1.65/MBHBoiler (existing burner)$5,445 + $13.08/MBH$8,395 + $9.15/MBH$13,700 + $6.50/MBH$11,400 + $6.85/MBH Domestic Hot Water Table(maximum allowance)Non-SGA Condo/Coops1Input in MBHAllowance0 - 600$460 + 9.10/MBH > 600$1,900 + 6.70/MBHRentals & SGA Condo/Coops2Input in MBHAllowance0 - 599$2,700 + $30.49/MBH> 600$13,326.51 + $10.90/MBH Oil Tank Table(maximum allowance)Non-SGA Condo/Coops1Size in GallonsAllowance0 - 4,000$500 + $1.10/gal.> 4,000$2,900 + $0.50/gal.Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2Size in GallonsAllowance0 - 3,999$3,775 + $1.60/gal.≥ 4,000$6,975 + $0.80/gal. Asbestos Abatement Table(maximum allowance)Non-SGA Condo/Coops1Removal UnitsAllowanceInternal Linear Feet$1,600 + $11/lin. ft. Internal Square Feet$1,600 + $11/sq. ft.Rentals & SGA Condo/Coops2Removal UnitsAllowanceInternal Linear Feet$1,600 + $11/lin. ft.Internal Square Feet$1,600 + $11/sq. ft.

(g)Abatement of Lead-Based Paint Hazards6ItemUnitsAllowanceNon-targeted AreasTargeted Areas *(1)Inspection for Lead-Based Paint Hazards16d.u. common area17400.00400.00 *(2)Risk Assessment of Lead-Based Paint Hazards16d.u. common area18250.00250.00 *(3)Ceilings, laminationrooms320.00420.00 *(4)Ceilings, common area, laminationsq. ft.1.802.50 *(5)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), main entrance and lobbyset4,600.005,000.00 *(6)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), hollow metaldoors550.00800.00 *(7)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), wood swingdoors155.00350.00 *(8)Doors (incl. frame and hardware), bi- fold closetbi-fold125.00300.00 *(9)Sliding closet (2 doors, incl. frame and hardware)set145.00300.00 *(10)Flooring, finished woodrooms575.001,250.00 *(11)Flooring, resilient w/underlaymentrooms515.00585.00 *(12)Partitions, gypsum board or plasterrooms690.001,170.00 *(13)Partitions, common areasq. ft.1.802.50 *(14)Stairs, steel (incl. risers, pans, railings, stringers, & newel posts), strippedsteps45.0060.00 *(15)Window, insulating glassunits200.00425.00 *(16)Window, insulating glass over 24 sfsq. ft.12.0030.00 *(17)Convectors or radiators, newunits260.00275.00 *(18)Convectors or radiators, strippedunits115.00150.00 *(19)Risers, strippedlin. ft.15.0020.00 *(20)Kitchen cabinets19lin. ft.65.0075.00 *(21)Kitchen cabinets, base & counter19lin. ft.80.00105.00 *(22)Medicine cabinets (incl. mirror)20units95.00125.00 *(23)Remove and install window sillunits115.00150.00 *(24)Remove and install baseboard, wood moldinglin. ft.2.503.50 *(25)Remove and install closet shelf and poleset55.0075.00 * Denotes Major Capital Improvement (MCI). ** Denotes Energy Conversation Items which shall also be considered Major Capital Improvements. # Denotes that the item allowance may be reduced by proportion of non-residential space where the item serves both residential and non-residential space. (Items wholly within or serving the non-residential space receive no allowance.) 1 The Maximum CRC contained in this column is available to multiple dwellings, Buildings or structures that are owned as a Cooperative or Condominium and that have an average assessed value of less than thirty thousand dollars per dwelling unit. 2 The Maximum CRC contained in this column is available to multiple dwellings, Buildings or structures that are (a) owned and operated as rental developments, (b) owned and operated by Mutual Companies, (c) owned and operated by Mutual Redevelopment Companies, (d) developed as a planned community and owned as two separate Condominiums containing a total of ten thousand or more dwelling units, or (e) owned as a Cooperative or Condominium for which the Alterations or Improvements for which such multiple dwelling, Building or structure has applied for J-51 benefits were carried out with Substantial Governmental Assistance as such term is defined in 28 RCNY § 5-07.1(a). 3 For (1) removal or encapsulation of any friable asbestos when done as part of a substantial rehabilitation requiring an alteration permit, or (2) for removal of asbestos Thermal System Insulation (TSI) on other rehabilitation or (3) for removal of other friable asbestos (and not roofing, siding or flooring) pursuant to a report from a certified asbestos inspector describing condition, quantity and location of asbestos containing materials to be removed including microscopic analysis. TSI means insulation applied to heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems, hot or cold domestic water systems for the purpose of preventing heat transfer or water condensation. TSI shall include insulation on boilers, water tanks, air handling equipment and ducts, piping, pipe fittings or valves. 4 This item requires an affidavit from an engineer or architect certifying that he has personal knowledge of the installation and that the quantity claimed was installed. It also requires site photographs or other evidence satisfactory to HPD documenting the installation of the item. 5 This item includes inner walkways, courtyards, cellar slabs and the public sidewalk. 6 "For construction commenced on or after August 2, 2004, requires (a) ""an abatement"" of lead-based paint hazards, as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, in any existing dwelling, including any vacant or occupied dwelling unit or any common area, and (b) proof of lead-based paint hazards pursuant to an "inspection" and/or "risk assessment", as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such benefit shall be given for (a) any abatement performed to comply with a notice of violation issued for a violation of Article 14 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code, or (b) any abatement performed in a dwelling unit or in the common areas in such dwelling unless all of the lead-based paint hazards identified in such dwelling unit or in all of the common areas in such dwelling have been abated. Furthermore, the deleading of lead-based paint hazards pursuant to a NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene order that is commenced prior to August 2, 2004 will continue to be eligible for J-51 benefits provided that there is an approved contract and sign-off. The allowance for such deleading of lead-based paint hazards will be per contract." 7 For substantial alterations and conversions only. The maximum quantity for this item is the number of new rooms created in the space where the demolition was done. 8 Not eligible if brickwork is covered by cement wash or other coating. 9 For skylights over 16 sq. ft. The maximum allowance for eligible skylights under 16 sq. ft. shall be 50 percent of allowance listed. 10 Plus all other applicable partial elevator items listed. 11 For buildings over eight stories the approved quantity shall be equal to the actual quantity increased by 10 percent for each floor over eight. 12 For water service 2 1/2" in diameter or greater than approved length shall be equal to one and one-half times the actual installed length. 13 Oil, gas, or combination burner. 14 For submetering, the owner must comply with the rent decrease requirements of DHCR, and the project must consist of a building-wide submetering in all individual dwelling units. 15 This item requires an affidavit from an engineer or architect certifying the installation of a natural gas-fired electric cogeneration system or the conversion or modification of an existing oil-fired cogeneration system to a natural gasfired electric cogeneration system. Such affidavit also must provide that the waste heat from the cogeneration unit is used for heating domestic hot water or space heating or cooling of the residential units. 16 In order to qualify for benefits for Inspection for Lead-Based Paint Hazards or Risk Assessment of Lead-Based Paint Hazards, (a) the inspection or risk assessment must be an "inspection" or "risk assessment" as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, (b) the inspection or risk assessment must have determined that lead-based paint hazards exist in such dwelling, including any vacant or occupied dwelling unit or any common area, and (c) an "abatement" of lead-based paint hazards, as defined in 40 Code of Federal Regulations part 745 or any successor regulations, must have been performed in response to such inspection or risk assessment determination. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such benefit shall be given for the inspection or risk assessment of a dwelling unit or common area if (a) any abatement performed in a dwelling unit or common area in response to such inspection or risk assessment determination was also performed to comply with a notice of violation issued for a violation of Article 14 of Subchapter 2 of Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code, or (b) all of the lead-based paint hazards identified in such dwelling unit or in all of the common areas in such dwelling by such inspection or risk assessment have not been abated. Furthermore, such benefits for inspection or risk assessment of lead-based paint hazards shall only be given for such inspections or risk assessments commenced on or after August 2, 2004. 17 For dwellings with no more than three stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $400. For dwellings with four to six stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $800. For dwellings with at least seven stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for inspection of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $1,200. 18 For dwellings with no more than three stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $250. For dwellings with four to six stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $300. For dwellings with at least seven stories, the allowance for both non-targeted areas and targeted areas for risk assessment of all of the common areas in such dwelling is $400. 19 The eligible length cannot exceed 8 feet in any apartment. 20 Maximum of one per apartment unless the apartment has two or more bathrooms.

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