N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 11: Old dwellings

§ 11. Old dwellings. Except as required in section nine and articles

three and four, nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require

any change in the construction, use, or occupancy of any old or other

existing multiple dwelling occupied as such on July first, nineteen

hundred fifty-two, which on such date is in compliance with the

provisions of all statutes, local laws, ordinances, rules and

regulations applicable thereto.