Bill > A06466

This bill amends the New York City Administrative Code to hold the contractor who performed an illegal conversion of a housing unit liable for any monetary penalties related to the illegal conversion, rather than the residents. The owner of the building would only be held liable if they knew or should have reasonably known that the construction was being done without the required Department of Buildings approval and permits. The bill also provides a complete defense to violations for illegal conversions or work done without a permit if the Department of Finance and Department of Buildings records conflict on the property description or assessment, or if the owner purchased the property in the illegal conversion condition.