What's happening
This bill extends the application period for interim multiple dwelling registration from two to three years starting June 15, 2015.
Why it matters
Gives property owners and tenants an extra year to apply for loft law protection. , which could help more residents in converted commercial buildings legalize their homes and access building code upgrades, safety improvements, and rent protections.
May slow down potential evictions or enforcement actions. against residents in unregistered interim multiple dwellings, as the longer application period extends the window in which these units can seek legal status.
Could impact real estate markets and development plans. by delaying conversions, renovations, or redevelopment of affected properties, since more units may qualify for regulatory protections if they apply within the new timeframe.
Signals ongoing legislative recognition of housing needs and the complexities of New York’s loft and artist communities. , suggesting continued government willingness to adapt laws in response to evolving housing issues.
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Extend Loft Law Applications
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Sponsors
3 Co-sponsors
History
- Referred to housing, construction and community development
- Referred to rules
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
6812
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
June 20, 2017
Introduced by Sen. GOLDEN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Rules
AN ACT to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to interim multiple dwellings
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Subdivision 1 of section 282-a of the multiple dwelling law, as amended by section 22 of part A of chapter 20 of the laws of 2015, is amended to read as follows:
1. All applications for registration as an interim multiple dwelling or for coverage of residential units under this article shall be filed with the loft board within six months after the date the loft board shall have adopted all rules or regulations necessary in order to implement the provisions of chapter one hundred forty-seven of the laws of two thousand ten, provided, however, that applications for registration as an interim multiple dwelling or for coverage of residential units under this article may also be filed for a [two-year] three-year period starting from [the effective date of the chapter of the laws of two thousand fifteen which amended this section] June fifteenth, two thousand fifteen. The loft board may subsequently amend such rules and regulations but such amendments shall not recommence the time period in which applications may be filed.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD13042-02-7
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Sponsor's memo
Title of bill
An act to amend the multiple dwelling law, in relation to interim multiple dwellings
Purpose or general idea of bill
The purpose of this bill is to increase the amount of loft units protected under law by extending the application period.
Summary of provisions
Section one of this bill extends, by one year, the application window for eligibility.
Section two of the bill sets the effective date to be immediately upon enactment.
Justification
Many loft tenants and their landlords currently are not able to obtain legalized status for their loft units because of the backlog of applications with the NYC Loft Board. The limited window period of applying for eligibility for loft law coverage has restricted loft tenants who seek coverage and want to stay in their homes. Currently, a June 15, 2017 deadline exists for submitting coverage applications. By extending the application window, this bill would allow for more time to apply, improve the living conditions for loft tenants, and increase housing opportunities.
Prior legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
Immediately upon enactment.
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