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N.Y. MDW Law § 170

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Application of article six and other provisions to converted dwellings

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§ 170. Application of article six and other provisions to converted\ndwellings.\n The provisions of this article shall apply to converted dwellings and\nto such dwellings only. They shall apply to all converted dwellings\nunless their application is expressly limited to dwellings of a\nparticular class. The following enumerated articles and sections shall\nalso apply to all converted dwellings unless so limited:\nArticle 1. Introductory provisions; definitions.\n 2. Miscellaneous application provisions.\n 7-a. Temporary provisions.\n 8. Requirements and remedies.\n 9. Registry of names and service of papers.\n 10. Prostitution.\n 11. Laws repealed; saving clause; legislative intent; effect.\nSec. 28. Two or more buildings on same lot\n 29. Painting of courts and shafts\n 31. Size of rooms--- subdivision six\n 35. Entrance doors and lights\n 37. Artificial hall lighting\n 52. Stairs\n 55. Wainscoting\n 56. Frame buildings and extensions\n 57. Bells; mail receptacles\n 58. Incombustible materials\n 59. Bakeries and fat boiling\n 60. Motor vehicle storage\n 61. Business uses\n 62. Parapets, guard railings and wires--- subdivision two\n 75. Water supply\n 76. Water-closet and bath accommodations\n 77. Plumbing and drainage\n 78. Repairs\n 79. Heating\n 80. Cleanliness\n 81. Receptacles for waste matter\n 83. Janitor or housekeeper\n

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