Soho Lofts: New York City, NY

New York State (NYS) Multiple Dwelling Law (MDL)

ARTICLE 7-B
JOINT LIVING-WORK QUARTERS FOR ARTISTS, OR
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL OCCUPANCY OF LOFT, COMMERCIAL OR
MANUFACTURING BUILDINGS

Article 7-C - LEGALIZATION OF INTERIM MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
a/k/a New York City Loft Law

Article 8 - REQUIREMENTS AND REMEDIES

Section 300 - Permits

Section 301 - Certificate of compliance or occupancy

Section 302 - Unlawful occupation

Section 302-A - Abatement of rent in the case of serious violations

Section 302-B - Removal of violations by mortgagees

Section 302-C - Right of tenant to offset payments for heat failure; certain cases

Section 303 - Enforcement

Section 304 - Penalties for violations

Section 305 - Violation of local laws and regulations

Section 306 - Judicial procedure and orders

Section 308 - Notice of pendency of action

Section 309 - Repairs, vacation and demolition of buildings

Section 309-A - Multiple dwelling; apartment prohibitions for certain employees

Section 310 - Board of appeals

New York City's Soho neighborhood is the loft capitol of the world.