# N.Y. MDW Law § 283: Occupancy permitted

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S283

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. MDW Law § 283
- **Heading:** Occupancy permitted
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act MDW / Article 7-C / Section 283

## Text

§ 283. Occupancy permitted. Notwithstanding any other provision of\nthis chapter or any other law, code, rule or regulation, occupancy for\nresidential purposes of residential units covered by this article is\npermitted, if such occupancy is in compliance with this article. Nothing\ncontained herein shall be construed to limit local authorities from\nissuing vacate orders for hazardous conditions, if appropriate.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. MDW Law § 280 Legislative findings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S280.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 281 Definition of "interim multiple dwelling"](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S281.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 282 Establishment of special loft unit](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S282.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 282-A Applications for coverage of interim multiple dwellings and residential units](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S282-A.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 283 Occupancy permitted](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S283.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 284 Owner obligations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S284.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 285 Owner protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S285.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 286 Tenant protection](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S286.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 287 Alternative compliance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A7-C_S287.md)

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