NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-118.16.1 — Buildings exceeding three stories in height and change does not exceed 20 percent of total floor area.

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This section outlines the requirements for amending a certificate of occupancy for buildings exceeding three stories in height when the change does not exceed 20 percent of the total floor area. The commissioner must certify that the new use complies with relevant laws, including labor and zoning regulations. Applies to building owners making changes to occupancy in taller buildings.

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§ 28-118.16.1 Buildings exceeding three stories in height and change does not exceed 20 percent of total floor area.

AC § 28-118.16.1

Where a building exceeds three stories in height and the change does not exceed 20 percent of the total floor area, an amendment to the existing certificate of occupancy for such new use shall be issued by the commissioner certifying that the proposed new occupancy and use conforms to the provisions of the laws governing building construction and that the proposed use will not be in conflict with any provisions of the New York state labor law, New York state multiple dwelling law or the zoning resolution. (Am. L.L. 2021/126, 11/7/2021, eff. 11/7/2022) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2021/126.

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