Buffalo, N.Y., Code of Ordinances ch. 264 § 264-18

A. The owner of each dwelling unit existing on the effective date of this chapter shall make written application to the Commissioner for a rental dwelling unit registration. Such application shall be made on a form furnished by the Commissioner and shall set forth, at minimum, the information listed in § 264-18B . B. Each application shall include the following: (1) The owner's name, principal residence address, principal business address and telephone number. (2) If the owner is an association, limited liability partnership, joint tenancy, tenancy in common, or tenancy by the entirety, then each and every owner or general partner shall be indicated on the application and register an address in accordance with § 264-18B(1) . (3) If the owner is a corporation, the principal place of business of the corporation must be provided and the name, title, and residence address of all officers, directors, and managing or general agents must be included. (4) If the owner has designated an agent or managing company, then the name, principal residence address, principal business address, and telephone number of such agent or managing company must be included in addition to that of the owner. If the owner does not reside within the County of Erie (New York) or County of Niagara (New York), the owner must designate an agent whose residence or principal place of business is located in the County of Erie (New York) and include all information required herein. (5) It shall be the responsibility of the owner to properly register any change of address, agent, or other information which occurs after the filing of the application. (6) For purposes of this section, a post office box shall not be accepted as the owner's address or the owner's agent's address. Further, the building intended to be licensed shall not be accepted as the owner's address unless it is the principal place of business or residence of the owner. (7) The owner shall specify the address to which all notices of violation issued pursuant to § 264-9 of this chapter and other violations of the housing codes and invoices for fees are to be forwarded. (8) If the property was constructed prior to 1978, the owner shall certify that: the owner is aware of the possibility of lead in the property; that the owner is aware of federal disclosure requirements concerning property that may contain lead and has complied with federal disclosure requirements; and that the owner is familiar with the use of lead safe work practices that must be utilized during painting, renovation, or repair of the property. Said Certification will be made available for completion on the City of Buffalo webpage and in the Department of Permit and Inspection Services at City Hall. C. The Commissioner may request other information from time to time which may be necessary to administer, enforce, and ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and the housing code. D. The Department shall issue a rental unit registration certificate to an owner who provides identification, paid the fee, and submitted an application that has been completed and signed under penalty of perjury. E. Failure to provide any information required by §§ 264-18B or C shall be grounds to deny a rental dwelling unit registration.