N.Y.C. Admin. Code tit. 27, ch. 2 § 27-2103
Extension of time for registration (New York City Housing Maintenance Code)
Operative Text
In any case where the owner or other person required to file is unable to comply with the registration requirements within the applicable time period specified in this article, the department may, upon good cause shown, extend the registration period and waive the penalties for failure to register set forth in section 27-2107 of this article during such period.
Under N.Y.C. Admin. Code §§ 27-2001 and 27-2103, the city's housing department has the authority to grant an extension of the registration deadline when an owner or other responsible party demonstrates a legitimate reason for being unable to meet the standard filing window. If such an extension is granted, the penalties that would otherwise apply under section 27-2107 for failing to register on time may be waived for the duration of the extended period. The provision does not guarantee an extension; it requires a showing of good cause before the department exercises its discretion.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers subject to registration requirements under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2103 who anticipate difficulty meeting a filing deadline generally document the circumstances creating that difficulty and submit a formal request to the department before the deadline passes. Compliant operators typically provide clear, substantive reasons that constitute 'good cause' rather than administrative oversight or convenience. Securing an approved extension is what shields an owner from the penalties outlined in section 27-2107 during the extended period.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under §§ 27-2001 and 27-2103, tenants should be aware that a landlord's registration deadline may be extended by the department if good cause is shown, which can affect the timeline of any registration-related complaint or proceeding. If a tenant believes a property is unregistered and no valid extension has been granted, tenant-rights organizations or the city's housing department can help clarify whether section 27-2107 penalties are applicable. Tenants may also raise registration status as a relevant factor in certain housing proceedings, and consulting a tenant-rights organization can help identify what options are generally available in such circumstances.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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