N.Y. Multiple Residence Law § 25: Application of article three

§ 25. Application of article three. The provisions of this article

shall apply to all multiple dwellings existing on July first, nineteen

hundred fifty-two, and shall also apply to dwellings converted to

multiple dwelling occupancy on or after July first, nineteen hundred

fifty-two, provided, however, that this article shall not apply to

hotels and similar dwellings in any city, town or village with respect

to which the provisions of article four are applicable. The provisions

of this article shall apply in addition to and not in substitution for

the provisions of article two. Provisions of this article shall be

complied with on or before July first, nineteen hundred fifty-four.