Unlawful Advertisement for Certain Occupancies*

RCNY tit. 43, ch. 15

in effect

43 RCNY § 15-01 (Certain Advertising Prohibited) Certain Advertising Prohibited.

§ 15-01 Certain Advertising Prohibited. It is unlawful to advertise occupancy and use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling for occupancy that would violate subdivision eight of section four of the New York State Multiple Dwelling Law, defining a "Class A" multiple dwelling as a multiple dwelling that is occupied for permanent residence purposes. (Added City Record 12/29/2016, eff. 1/28/2017)

43 RCNY § 15-02 (Definition) Definition.

§ 15-02 Definition. For purposes of this chapter, the term "advertise" means any form of communication, promotion or solicitation, including but not limited to direct mail, newspapers, magazines, flyers, handbills, television commercials, radio, signage, direct mail, websites, text messages or similar displays, intended or used to induce, encourage or persuade the public to enter into a contract for goods and/or services. (Added City Record 12/29/2016, eff. 1/28/2017)

43 RCNY § 15-03 (Recommended Penalties) Recommended Penalties.

§ 15-03 Recommended Penalties. Any person found to have violated the provisions of 43 RCNY § 15-01 will be liable for a civil penalty of $1,000 for the first violation, $5,000 for the second violation and $7,500 for the third and subsequent violations. (Added City Record 12/29/2016, eff. 1/28/2017)

43 RCNY § 15-04 (Adjudication) Adjudication.

§ 15-04 Adjudication. Violations of 43 RCNY § 15-01 will be adjudicated by the Environmental Control Board within the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings. (Added City Record 12/29/2016, eff. 1/28/2017)

Source: City of New York, Charter, Administrative Code and Rules (American Legal Publishing XML export, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/newyorkcity/latest/NYCrules/0-0-0-82754Fetched: 10/24/2026