N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2102
Registration statement; lease of an entire multiple dwelling (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
a. When an entire multiple dwelling is leased, both the owner and lessee of such entire multiple dwelling shall file registration statements in accordance with all the provisions of this article. The registration statement of the lessee shall be presented to the office of the register of the city of New York or the county clerk as required by subdivision c of section 27-2099 of this article if the lessee records such lease or memorandum of lease, or to the department if the lease is not recorded, and in no event more than five days from the taking of possession. b. The obligation of the owner to comply with the requirement for designating a managing agent, the filing of an emergency telephone number as required by section 27-2098 of this article and for the posting of the building serial number required in section 27-2104 of this article shall be deemed satisfied if the lessee complies with such requirements. c. If the lessee resides within the city or customarily and regularly attends a business office maintained within the city, the name and address of the lessee may be used in lieu of that of the registered owner in the issuance of rent bills or receipts required in section 27-2105 of this article.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2101 and § 27-2102, when an entire multiple dwelling is leased to a single lessee, both the building owner and that lessee must file separate registration statements with the appropriate city office. The lessee's registration must be submitted within five days of taking possession, either to the Office of the Register or the county clerk (if the lease is recorded) or to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (if it is not). Certain owner obligations—such as designating a managing agent, filing an emergency telephone number, and posting the building serial number—are considered fulfilled if the lessee satisfies those requirements, and the lessee's name and address may appear on rent bills in place of the owner's if the lessee maintains a city presence.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners who lease an entire multiple dwelling to a single lessee should be aware that, under N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2102, both parties carry independent registration obligations—filing one statement does not relieve the other party of theirs. Compliant operators typically confirm that the lessee has filed a registration statement within five days of taking possession and has met the managing-agent designation, emergency-telephone, and building-serial-number posting requirements, since the lessee's compliance satisfies the owner's parallel duties under this provision. Owners also generally verify whether the lessee qualifies to have their name substituted on rent bills and receipts, which is permitted when the lessee resides or regularly maintains a business office within New York City.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
If you are a lessee who has taken over an entire multiple dwelling, N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 27-2102 places direct registration obligations on you—not just on the building owner—and requires that your registration statement be filed within five days of taking possession. This provision also means you may be responsible for designating a managing agent, filing an emergency telephone number, and posting the building serial number, and your compliance with those duties satisfies the owner's corresponding obligations. Tenants or lessees who have questions about whether these registration requirements have been properly met can consult the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development or reach out to a tenant-rights organization for general guidance.
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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