Although we have posted links to the text of the law before, viewing the Sponsoring Senator’s Memo on the bill makes for some good reading: SPONSORS MEMO: NEW YORK STATE SENATE INTRODUCER’S MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT submitted in accordance with Senate Rule VI. Sec 1 BILL NUMBER: S5881 SPONSOR: SQUADRON TITLE OF BILL: An act to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to interim multi- ple dwellings in a city of more than one million persons and to amend chapter 349 of the laws of 1982, amending the multiple dwelling law relating to legalization of interim multiple dwellings in cities over one million, in ...
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Nelson Denis There once was a New York State Assemblyman named Nelson Denis. He saw truly incredible things. He saw twenty politicians take Viagra…then chase one intern around a hotel. He saw a State Senator chasing an employee…with a meat cleaver. He saw legislators “vote” on the state budget…while passed out on their desks. He saw millions of dollars change hands…in a Church of God in Christ (COGIC). He saw a voting machine grow legs…and walk out of a polling site. He saw this scene night after night…in a hellish, endless loop. Everyone was ridiculous in that place. Over and over a Senator got ...
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Q: In what Occupancies are Portable Fire Extinguishers required? A: The following information is to the best of my knowledge, and may have been updated or revised. In addition, there may be some special Occupancies where portable fire extinguishers are required that are not listed below (for instance, at Outdoor Sidewalk Cafes with Gas Heaters) However, the below list is a good starting point: As per SECTION 15-02 OF TITLE 3 OF THE RULES OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, "The owner or occupant of any occupancy or space shall ensure that such occupancy or space is equipped with the portable fire extinguishers as ...
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Above is a view into typical Brooklyn Brownstone rear yards, showing many decks and roof coverings constructed of combustible materials. Often, these structures have not been constructed legally. Q: What are the legal requirements for the construction of a Deck in the Rear Yard of a Brownstone-type building? A: When considering construction of a Deck, it is necessary to comply with the Department of Buildings requirements for Decks. Legalization of existing Decks can be problematic, because many have not been designed by an Architect or Engineer and no Permit was ever obtained. The NYC Department of Buildings is cracking-down on Deck requirements, as they ...
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Above is an example sketch of Planters on the Sidewalk requiring Revocable Consent Q: What is a Revocable Consent? What is required to obtain one? A: When a Building Owner wishes to construct a portion of their building beyond the Front Lot Line or Street Line, they may be required to obtain a Revocable Consent approval to do so. The Building Code allows certain, limited projections beyond the Street Line, for both above-ground and below-ground projections. These are covered in 1968 Building Code Subchapter4, Articles 8 & 9. See my entry on Projecting Balconies as an example of a permissible projection not requiring a ...
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Picture of a Fire Escape on an existing Multiple Dwelling Q: Are FIRE ESCAPES permitted as a second Means of Egress on New or ALTERED Buildings? A: As per Building Code Section 27-368, the use of Fire Escapes as a second Means of Egress is very limited: -Fire Escapes are not permitted on New Buildings, with the exception of GROUP HOMES . -Fire Escapes may be used as exits on buildings that existed on 12/6/1968, when such buildings are Altered, but only with the approval of the DOB Commissioner (sounds like the topic of a RECONSIDERATION ) When an existing building relies on a ...
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Q: What is an As-of-Right Development? A: An AS-OF-RIGHT development is a DEVELOPMENT which complies with all applicable zoning regulations and does not require any discretionary action (special permit or variance) by the City Planning Commission or Board of Standards and Appeals for approval. The significance is as follows: A Developer acquires a vacant, 2,000 sq ft ZONING LOT in a Residence District which has a Maximum FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR) of, say 4.0. To determine the maximum ZONING FLOOR AREA that may be developed on the site, we multiply the LOT AREA (2,000 sq ft) x Maximum FAR (4.0), and we get 8,000 ...
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Q: Where can I find the Department of Health Permit Requirements and Applications for an Indoor or Outdoor Pool, Jacuzzi, with or without a Sauna and/or Steam Room? A: Pool Permits are reviewed by the NYC Department of Health-Office of Public Health Engineering, 2 Lafayette Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10007, tel:212-676-1520, Fax 212-676-1517. Under the NYS Sanitary Code, Chapter 1, Subpart 6-1, and Article 165 of NYC Health Code, no Municipality, School District, Person, Group of Pertons, Firm, Corporation, Association, Organization or Institution shall install or construct a Bathing Establishment in the City of New York without an appropriate permit issued by ...
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Q: When is the NYS Energy Code applicable to New York City Projects? A: The following buildings must comply with the noted provisions of the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State: -1- and 2-family detached residential buildings and all residential buildings of three stories or less must comply with Chapters 4, 5 or 6 of the Energy Conservation Construction Code of New York State (ECCCNYS) -All other buildings, including residential buildings four stories or higher and excluding 1- and 2-family detached residences four stories or higher, must comply with Chapters 7 or 8 of the ECCCNYS -Except where explicitly stated in the ...
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Q: What is the definition of a Cabaret? What are the Code Requirements for a Cabaret? A: Cabaret is defined by the NYC Building Code as any room, place or space in which any musical entertainment, singing, dancing or other similar amusement is permitted in connection with an eating and drinking establishment. Cabarets are classified as F-4 Place of Assembly Occupancy Group. The Zoning Use Group depends upon the Occupant Load and whether there is dancing or not: Use Group 6: Eating or Drinking Establishments with Entertainment or Musical Entertainment, but not dancing, with a capacity of 200 persons or less. Use Group 12: ...
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