Cal. Civ. Code § 251
Height limitation
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§ 251. Height limitation. A dwelling not exceeding seventy-five feet or six stories in height may be non-fireproof construction.
New York Multiple Residence Law § 251 establishes a threshold based on building height and story count: a dwelling that does not exceed seventy-five feet or six stories is permitted to use non-fireproof construction methods. Buildings that surpass either of those limits would fall outside this allowance and would be subject to stricter construction requirements. This rule effectively ties the permissible construction type to the physical scale of the building.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Under N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 251, property owners and developers should be aware that non-fireproof construction is generally associated with residential buildings at or below the seventy-five-foot or six-story threshold. Operators managing or constructing taller buildings typically ensure that their construction methods meet the more stringent fireproof standards that apply beyond those limits. Reviewing building plans and certificates of occupancy against this provision is a common part of compliance practice for multi-residence properties in New York.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
N.Y. Mult. Resid. Law § 251 sets out the conditions under which a dwelling may be built with non-fireproof construction, which can have implications for building safety standards in the place where you live. Tenants who have concerns about whether their building meets applicable construction requirements may raise those concerns with local housing or building code enforcement agencies. Tenant-rights organizations can also help residents understand how construction and safety standards intersect with their broader housing rights under New York law.
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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