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What is NYC BC § 1705.26?

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This section mandates that a special inspector periodically verify compliance with a tenant protection plan during alteration, partial demolition, or construction in occupied multiple dwellings. Exceptions apply for certain limited scopes of work. Applies to building owners of occupied multiple dwellings undergoing construction activities.

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1705.26 Tenant protection plan compliance.

BC § 1705.26

When alteration, partial demolition, or construction operations are performed at occupied multiple dwellings, the special inspector shall periodically verify compliance with a tenant protection plan as provided for in Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Administrative Code and Section 3303.10 of this code. Special inspections for compliance with the tenant protection plan shall comply with Sections 1705.26.1 and 1705.26.2 of this code. Exceptions: Special inspection for tenant protection plan compliance is not required where the scope of the work is limited to: 1. A three-family home; 2. The interior of a single dwelling unit of an occupied multiple dwelling with no disruption to the essential services of other units, where such dwelling is owner-occupied. For a dwelling unit within a property that is owned by a condominium or held by a shareholder of a cooperative corporation under a proprietary lease, the unit must be occupied by the owners of record for such unit; or 3. The interior of a single dwelling unit of an occupied multiple dwelling three stories or less in height.

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