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What is NYC ZR § 15-023?

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This section requires owners or developers of mixed-use buildings with residential units to notify prospective tenants about the presence of commercial or manufacturing uses in the building. An affidavit must be filed with the Department of Buildings confirming that this notice will be included in all residential leases and offering plans. Applies to owners of mixed-use buildings with residential units.

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§ 15-023 Notice to residential tenants in mixed use buildings

ZR § 15-023

The owner or developer of a building converted under the provisions of this Chapter and containing one or more dwelling units and one or more commercial or manufacturing uses above the first story shall be required to notify all prospective residential occupants of such dwelling units that:

(a)such dwelling units are located in a building containing commercial or manufacturing uses which the City is committed to maintain; and

(b)such prospective occupants should make any investigation they deem necessary to determine that the conditions existing or permitted to exist are not offensive to such prospective occupant.

Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the owner or developer shall file an affidavit with the Department of Buildings that such notice will be provided in all residential leases and offering plans.

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