N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 12-131: § 12-131 Reproduction of records on film.

a. The head of each agency may cause any or all records kept in such agency to be reproduced on photographic film. Such photographic film shall be of durable material and the device used to reproduce such records on such film shall be one which accurately reproduces the original record in all details.

b. Such photographic film shall be deemed to be an original record for all purposes, including introduction in evidence in all courts or administrative agencies. A transcript, exemplification or certified copy thereof shall, for all purposes recited herein, be deemed to be a transcript, exemplification, or certified copy of the original.