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New York Consolidated Laws, Multiple Dwelling Law - MDW § 278. Application of other provisions

Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. The provisions of this article apply to buildings with residential, mixed or joint living-work quarters or artists' occupancy as herein provided and to such buildings only.  In addition to the provisions of this article, the following enumerated articles and sections of this chapter shall, to the extent required therein, apply to such buildings:

Article

 1.

Introductory provisions:  definitions

 2.

Miscellaneous application provisions except subdivision two of section nine

 8.

Requirements and remedies

 9.

Registry of names and service of papers

10.

Prostitution

11.

Laws repealed;  saving clause;  effect

Section

28.

Two or more buildings on same lot

29.

Painting of courts and shafts

31.

Size of rooms, subdivision six only

37.

Artificial hall lighting

53.

Fire-escapes

55.

Wainscoting, subdivision two only

56.

Frame buildings and extensions

57.

Bells;  mail receptacles

58.

Incombustible materials

59.

Bakeries and fat boiling

60.

Motor vehicle storage

61.

Business uses (except paragraph c of subdivision one and subdivision three)

62.

Parapets, guard railings and wires

2. Failure to comply with any provision of this chapter other than this article and the above enumerated articles and sections shall not be grounds for refusal of a certificate of occupancy or compliance.

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