NYC Administrative Code

§ 28-118.3.2.1 — Changes in the address, block, lot, or zoning lot.

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This section mandates that when changes occur in the address, block, lot, or zoning lot of a building, the owner must obtain a new or amended certificate of occupancy within one year of the change. Applies to building owners making such changes to their properties.

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§ 28-118.3.2.1 Changes in the address, block, lot, or zoning lot.

AC § 28-118.3.2.1

When changes are made in the address of a building or open use, the block and/or lot numbers, or the metes and bounds of the zoning lot that are inconsistent with that indicated on a certificate of occupancy, the owner shall obtain a new or amended certificate of occupancy within one year of such change. For purposes of this section: 1. The date of change in the metes and bounds of the zoning lot shall be the date of the approval of construction documents for any new building or enlargement on the zoning lot, as per article 104 following the reporting required in section 28-104.7.18; 2. The date of the change of the address or the block and/or lot numbers shall be the date such change is made effective by the borough president or the department of finance. (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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