Bill > S02542

This bill amends the administrative code of New York City to expand the definition of harassment in housing by including two specific types of illegal actions related to dwelling units. First, the bill defines harassment as any illegal conversion of existing building facilities, which encompasses actions such as subdividing rooms, erecting or demolishing walls, or moving a building to a different location in violation of state or local laws, ordinances, codes, rules, or regulations related to real property, buildings, or multiple dwellings. Second, the bill adds that harassment includes occupancy or use of dwelling units in a Class A multiple dwelling (a type of residential building) that would violate specific provisions of the multiple dwelling law. These additions aim to provide clearer legal protections for tenants and give authorities more tools to address improper and potentially unsafe modifications to residential spaces. The bill will go into effect 90 days after it becomes law, allowing time for implementation and awareness.