N.Y.C. Admin. Code § EBC 314: Section EBC 314: Multiple Dwellings

314.1 Applicability of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL) and Appendix D.

Existing buildings classified in Occupancy Groups I-1, R-1 and R-2, containing 3 dwelling units or more shall be identified as multiple dwellings, subject to the MDL and Appendix D of this code. See Sections D101.1 and D102.

314.2 Definitions.

Terms unique to existing multiple dwellings as such terms are used in Appendix D shall have the meaning ascribed to them in Section D201 of this code.

314.3 Classification.

Existing multiple dwellings shall be classified in accordance with Section D103 of this code based on year constructed, year converted, terms of occupancy and applicability of other laws.

314.4 Compliance.

Alteration, repair, change of use or occupancy and additions to multiple dwellings shall comply with this code including Appendix D.