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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 ]
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.
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.
The Act was amended in 2002 to close a loophole related to condominium conversions after the 1995 Act. Owners of an apartment building may obtain a new certificate of occupancy due to a condo conversion even without then selling any converted units. In such case, the rental units do not become exempt from rent control under the Act. [54] [55 ...
Currently, HUD estimates 50% AMI for the Asheville Metropolitan Area is $32,700. The Lofts at Swannanoa has also applied for a $379,787 loan from the Affordable Housing Services Program.
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 ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 8 February 2025. Economic policy relating to housing markets Part of a series on Living spaces Main House: detached semi-detached terraced Apartment Bungalow Cottage Ecohouse Green home Housing project Human outpost I-house Ranch Tenement Condominium Mixed-use development Hotel Hostel Castle Public ...
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