N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2056.1
Terminology (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
For the purposes of this article, the term "multiple dwelling" includes a private dwelling where at least one dwelling unit within such dwelling is occupied by persons other than the owner of such dwelling or a member of such owner's family, provided, however, that the provisions of this article, other than section 27-2056.14 , shall not apply to a dwelling unit that is occupied by such owner or a member of such owner's family. (Am. L.L. 2020/029, 2/11/2020, eff. 2/11/2021) Editor's note: For related unconsolidated provisions, see Appendix A at L.L. 2004/001 .
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2056.1, the term 'multiple dwelling' is defined broadly enough to include private dwellings where at least one unit is occupied by someone other than the owner or the owner's family member. However, the article's requirements—with the exception of section 27-2056.14—do not extend to the specific unit occupied by the owner or a member of the owner's family. This definitional rule shapes which buildings and which units fall within the scope of the article's lead paint and housing maintenance obligations.
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Property owners should be aware that under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2056.1, a private dwelling can qualify as a 'multiple dwelling' if even a single unit is rented to someone outside the owner's family, triggering the article's requirements for those non-owner-occupied units. Compliant operators generally identify which units are owner- or family-occupied and which are not, applying the article's standards accordingly to all covered units. The owner-occupied unit itself is carved out from most of the article's obligations, though section 27-2056.14 remains applicable regardless of occupancy status.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Tenants living in a private dwelling where the owner or a family member also resides should know that §§ 27-2001 and 27-2056.1 still bring their unit within the definition of a 'multiple dwelling,' meaning the article's protections generally apply to their unit even in an owner-occupied building. If a landlord claims the building falls outside these rules, tenants can look to the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or a local tenant-rights organization to understand whether the provision's coverage applies to their situation. Reviewing the related unconsolidated provisions referenced in Appendix A at L.L. 2004/001 may also provide additional context about the scope of these definitions.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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