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Our board is wondering whether to find information that speaks to how many people -- extended family -- can live in a duplex condo apartment. Are there NYC laws governing the number of people who can live in a condo they purchased?
I believe NYC defines occupancy requirements as minimum 80 sq feet per person. Our coop bylaws further restricts it to one married couple per apartment.
To restrict occupancy to a "married couple" violates fair housing laws. It can be restricted to 2 people, but not on the basis pf their marital status or age. So a parent and one child would be allowed as would two unmarried adults. I would suggest you bring this to the attention of your board before you have a major problem.
Good Luck
Great By-Laws. In our building "anything goes", there's no control.
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To the best of my recollection, NYC occupancy laws were 2 per bedroom for a room over 80sq. ft. I am not sure if this is the criteria today. Check with the building dept. or your local community board. Or, call 311 and they will direct you. Good luck
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