§ 26-3001 — Definitions

§ 26-3001 Definitions.*

* Editor's note: there are two sections designated as § 26-3001. For the purposes of this chapter, the following terms have the following meanings: Affordable housing unit. The term "affordable housing unit" means a dwelling unit subject to affordability restrictions by the zoning resolution. Applicable affordable housing provisions. The term "applicable affordable housing provisions" means provisions of the zoning resolution related to eligibility requirements with respect to the development, acquisition, rehabilitation, preservation, sale or rental of affordable housing administered by the department pursuant to such resolution, including, but not limited to, provisions found in sections 23-90 and 23-154 of the zoning resolution, and related provisions of law and rules promulgated pursuant thereto. Authorized monitor. The term "authorized monitor" means a person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity appointed by the department pursuant to contract to ensure that unlawful conduct under this chapter has been corrected. The department shall, through standards imposed by means of procurement, ensure that such person, partnership, corporation or other legal entity is subject to appropriate eligibility criteria, training requirements and grounds for revoking monitoring authority. Building. The term "building" has the same meaning as set forth in section 28-101.5. Commissioner. The term "commissioner" means the commissioner of the department or the commissioner's designee. Department. The term "department" means the department of housing preservation and development or its successor agency or designee. Owner. The term "owner" means any person, agent, firm, partnership, corporation or other legal entity having a legal or equitable interest in, or control of, the premises, or their successors. Premises. The term "premises" has the same meaning as set forth in section 28-101.5. Qualifying household. The term "qualifying household" has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-911 of the zoning resolution. Regulatory agreement. The term "regulatory agreement" has the same meaning as set forth in section 23-911 of the zoning resolution. Zoning resolution. The term "zoning resolution" means the New York city zoning resolution. (L.L. 2022/045, 1/15/2022, eff. 7/14/2022)