# N.Y. MDW Law § 303: Enforcement

> New York · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S303

## Section

- **Citation:** N.Y. MDW Law § 303
- **Heading:** Enforcement
- **Jurisdiction:** New York
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** New York Code / Act MDW / Article 8 / Section 303

## Text

§ 303. Enforcement. 1. Except as herein otherwise provided, the\nprovisions of this chapter shall be enforced by the department charged\nwith the enforcement of laws, ordinances and regulations in relation to\nmultiple dwellings.\n 1-a. For the purpose of enforcing the provisions of this chapter, the\ndepartment shall have the power to subpeona witnesses, administer oaths\nand take testimony, compel the production of books, papers, records and\ndocuments and to hold public or private hearings, subject to the right\nof any person who shall appear hereunder to be represented by counsel of\nhis own choosing, at any such hearing. The department may designate one\nor more of its members, officers or employees to exercise any one or\nmore of such powers.\n 2. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to abrogate or impair\nthe powers of any department or of the courts to enforce the provisions\nof any local law, ordinance, rule, regulation or charter not\ninconsistent with this chapter, or to prevent violations or punish\nviolators thereof.\n

## Nearby sections

- [N.Y. MDW Law § 300 Permits](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S300.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 301 Certificate of compliance or occupancy](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S301.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302 Unlawful occupation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-A Abatement of rent in the case of serious violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-A.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-B Removal of violations by mortgagees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-B.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 302-C Right of tenant to offset payments for heat failure; certain cases](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S302-C.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 303 Enforcement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S303.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 304 Penalties for violations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S304.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 305 Violation of local laws and regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S305.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 306 Judicial procedure and orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S306.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 307 Liens](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S307.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 308 Notice of pendency of action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S308.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 309 Repairs, vacation and demolition of buildings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S309.md)
- [N.Y. MDW Law § 309-A Multiple dwelling; apartment prohibitions for certain employees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NY_AMDW_A8_S309-A.md)

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