NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-118.19 — Posting of certificates of occupancy.

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This section mandates that building owners post a copy of the building's certificate of occupancy or a prescribed sign in a conspicuous location. The requirement does not apply to buildings occupied entirely by group R-3. Applies to building owners responsible for compliance with occupancy posting regulations.

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§ 28-118.19 Posting of certificates of occupancy.

AC § 28-118.19

The owner shall post a copy of the building's certificate of occupancy, partial certificates of occupancy or temporary, including interim, certificates of occupancy in accordance with this section, except buildings occupied entirely by group R-3. Owners of buildings that are not required to have a certificate of occupancy shall post a sign or placard in a form prescribed by the commissioner. The certificate of occupancy or sign, as applicable, shall be permanently affixed to the structure in a conspicuous location in a public hall, corridor, management office of the building or as otherwise prescribed by the commissioner. (Am. L.L. 2021/006, 1/10/2021, eff. 5/10/2021; 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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