N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law § 29: Painting of courts and shafts

§ 29. Painting of courts and shafts. The exterior surface of all walls

of all courts and shafts of multiple dwellings, except of outer courts

opening on a street, and courts having dimensions of at least fifty

percent in excess of the minimum set forth in section twenty-six, shall

be of a lightcolored brick or stone, or be thoroughly whitewashed or

painted a light color by the owner and be so maintained. Such whitewash

or paint shall be renewed whenever necessary, as may be determined and

required by the department.