N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 264: Conversion of certain dwellings

* § 264. Conversion of certain dwellings. 1. Notwithstanding any

inconsistent provision of this chapter or of any other law, it shall be

lawful until July first, nineteen hundred forty-nine, for any owner to

convert a non-fireproof dwelling which is not of frame construction, not

more than a basement and two additional stories in height, and not

occupied by more than two families, for occupancy by not more than three

families, in accordance with the provisions of this section, providing

such dwelling was existing on April eighth, nineteen hundred forty-six,

or was erected thereafter under plans on file with the department on or

before such date.

2. The provisions of article six of this chapter shall not apply to

conversion of dwellings under this section, except in so far as

compliance therewith is expressly required as provided in or pursuant to

this section.

3. Conversion of such dwellings under this section must be made:

a. In full compliance with the provisions of sections one hundred

seventy-six, one hundred seventy-seven, and one hundred eighty-eight, of

subdivision two of section one hundred eighty-nine, and of section two

hundred;

b. In full compliance with the provisions of section one hundred

eighty-five, except that if a cellar ceiling is plastered and in good

repair only the area of the ceiling over any boiler located in the

cellar and for three feet beyond need be covered with fire-retarding

material;

c. In full compliance with the provisions of section one hundred

eighty-seven unless such conversion was completed under authority of

this section before July first, nineteen hundred forty-seven, and

d. In compliance with such additional provisions of article six of

this chapter, and no other, as may be specifically required by, and in

accordance with, rules and regulations of the department where the

conversion is proposed to be made.

4. A plan of alteration to effect conversion of any such dwelling

under this section shall be filed with such department and, when

approved by it, shall constitute a lawful plan for three family

occupancy of such dwelling.

* NB Expired July 1, 1949