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The loft conversions were more profitable to the landlords than industrial use. [1] By 1977, the New York City Department of City Planning found that 91.5 percent of the conversions were illegal [ 2 ] and 44.9 percent of those lofts were occupied by heads of households who were artists. [ 3 ]
The Department of Buildings (DOB) enforces building codes and zoning regulations, issues building permits, and inspects new and existing buildings. The Business Integrity Commission (BIC) regulates the private carting industry, businesses operating in the City's public wholesale markets, and the shipboard gambling industry.
Loft or warehouse conversion can be an apartment building wherein part of the unit, usually consisting of the bedroom(s) and/or a second bedroom level bath is sub-divided vertically within the structurally tall bay between the structural floors of a former factory or warehouse building.
The Lofts at Swannanoa, a senior affordable housing development, was approved during the April 17 Board of Adjustment meeting. All 52 of the new development's units will be offered to those who ...
The Morning Sun Senior Lofts project is a $16 million residential complex that will offer 41 units for seniors 55 and older in the former East Vandergrift Elementary School at 434 McKinley Ave ...
The law was administered by the New York City Loft Board. The 1982 Loft Law should not be confused with the artists' loft law, Article 7-b of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law nor with rent control legislation, which limits the ability of landlords to increase the rent of certain long-term tenants. The artists' loft law requires that the ...
Senator Martin Malave Dilan introduced the "Expanded Loft Law" in the Senate in 2010. The 2010 version of the bill is coded as S7178A. [1] The bill was amended in May 2010 and passed in the New York State Assembly (A05667C [2]) on June 3, 2010. On June 8, 2010, the New York State Senate passed the “Expanded Loft Law”, bill S7178A.
Strengthens and makes permanent the system that protects tenants in buildings that owners seek to convert into co-ops or condos. Eliminates the option of "eviction plans" and institutes reforms for non-eviction plans. Requires 51 percent of tenants in residence to agree to purchase apartments before the conversion can be effective.