N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 10: Time for compliance

§ 10. Time for compliance. All alterations required by this chapter

upon dwellings erected before its adoption by or application to any

city, town or village, in whole or in part, shall, unless specifically

provided otherwise in this chapter, be made not later than five years

after such adoption or application, or at such earlier date as may be

deemed necessary by the department in order to remove a condition

dangerous or detrimental to life or health.