N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 28-118.15.1: § 28-118.15.1 Interim certificate of occupancy.

An interim certificate of occupancy may be issued authorizing occupancy of a specific floor or floors of a building prior to the completion of the entire work covered by a permit in accordance with this section and rules of the department, subject to the following conditions:

1. The building is of noncombustible construction and protected with an automatic sprinkler system;

2. Adequate means of egress are provided;

3. There are no outstanding objections relating to or affecting the occupancy of such portion of the building; and

4. Upon inspection, the portion of the building is deemed safe for occupancy without reliance upon temporary measures.

Exceptions: Section 28-118.15.1 shall not apply to:

1. Residential buildings with fewer than eight stories or fewer than four dwelling units; or

2. Nonresidential buildings with fewer than five stories; or

3. Mixed-use buildings with fewer than four dwelling units; or

4. Parking structures.

(L.L. 2021/006, 1/10/2021, eff. 5/10/2021; Am. L.L. 2023/077, 6/11/2023, eff. 6/11/2023)