A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, the New York city building code, and the New York city fire code, in relation to shared housing

Summary

This bill would permit the creation of shared housing rooming units in new class A multiple dwellings or buildings converted to class A multiple dwellings. A shared housing rooming unit would be a type of rooming unit located within a shared housing suite that consists of multiple rooming units and is separated from other rooms in the building. The bill would also establish design and operational requirements for these units, including requirements related to occupancy, cooking facilities, fire protection, means of egress, accessibility, and plumbing.

Official summary of legislation · NYC Council