NYC Administrative Code

§ 27-117 — Alterations under thirty percent of building value.

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What is NYC AC § 27-117?

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This section outlines that if the cost of alterations to a building is under thirty percent of its value within a twelve-month period, the owner may choose to follow current code requirements or prior laws, as long as safety and public welfare are maintained. Applies to building owners making minor alterations.

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§ 27-117 Alterations under thirty percent of building value.

AC § 27-117

Except as otherwise provided for in sections 27-120 and 27-121 of this article, if the cost of making alterations in any twelve month period shall be under thirty percent of the value of the building, those portions of the building altered may, at the option of the owner, be altered in accordance with the requirements of this code, or altered in compliance with the applicable laws in existence prior to December sixth, nineteen hundred sixty-eight, provided the general safety and public welfare are not thereby endangered.

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