N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 12: Uncompleted dwellings

§ 12. Uncompleted dwellings. 1. The provisions of this chapter

relating to new multiple dwellings shall not apply to any multiple

dwelling for which plans were on file with the department or a permit to

commence building was issued by the department before July first,

nineteen hundred fifty-two, or to any dwelling the plans for conversion

of which to multiple dwelling occupancy, were on file with the

department or a permit authorizing the commencement of the work of such

conversion was issued by the department before such date, provided,

however, a certificate of occupancy as required by the provisions of

section three hundred two shall be obtained therefor prior to July

first, nineteen hundred fifty-seven.

2. No provisions of any part of this section shall be deemed to

prohibit the amendment of any plans filed and approved before July

first, nineteen hundred fifty-two, if such amendment would have been

lawful before such date, or if such amendment complies with the

requirements of this chapter for alterations to buildings of like kind

existing before such date.