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What is the Multiple Dwelling Law?

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Michael Henderson

Published Mar 14, 2026

What is the Multiple Dwelling Law?

A “multiple dwelling” is a dwelling which is either rented, leased, let or hired out, to be occupied, or is occupied as the residence or home of three or more families living independently of each other.

What is multi dwelling facility?

Multi dwelling housing means 3 or more dwellings (whether attached or detached) on one lot of land, each with access at ground level, but does not include a residential flat building. Multi dwelling housing is a type of residential accommodation—see the definition of that term.

What is NYC DOB now?

DOB NOW is the Department’s self-service online tool that will enable Owners, Design Professionals, Licensees, and Filing Representatives to do all business with the Department online. DOB NOW is part of our Building One City plan to provide better customer service and increased access to information.

What does dwelling only mean?

In California, California Penal Code § 246 refers to the discharging of a firearm at an inhabited dwelling house. This statute specifies that a “dwelling” (more commonly referred to as a house) is “inhabited” if a person lives in it; it is irrelevant whether anyone is present.

Is multifamily considered commercial?

But, are multifamily properties considered commercial or residential? The answer is, it depends. Generally, properties with more than five units are considered multi-family commercial real estate (MFCR), while anything with less than five is classified as residential.

What are the types of multifamily housing?

Multifamily housing types may include:

  • duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes.
  • bungalow courts.
  • townhouses, garden apartments.
  • multistory apartment buildings.
  • high-rise apartments and condominiums.

How does DOB work?

DOB NOW: Inspections uses a different account management system. Owners, Filing Representatives, Professional Engineers, Registered Architects, Licensed Contractors, Special Inspectors, and Progress Inspectors all must register in eFiling to input and review information, submit jobs, and pull permits in DOB NOW: Build.

What does permit entire mean?

Permit-Entire. Permit Issued – Entire Job/Work. U. Completed. Completed.

What are types of dwellings?

Types of dwelling

  • 1.1 Small terraced house.
  • 1.2 Medium/large terraced house.
  • 1.3 End terraced house.
  • 1.4 Mid terraced house.
  • 1.5 Semi-detached house.
  • 1.6 Detached house.
  • 1.7 Bungalow.
  • 1.8 Converted flat.

What is the difference between a house and a dwelling?

As nouns the difference between house and dwelling is that house is (senseid) a structure serving as an abode of human beings while dwelling is a habitation; a place or house in which a person lives; abode; domicile.

Are condos considered multifamily?

Multifamily properties come in a variety of types: apartments, condos, townhomes and “plex” homes (duplex, triplex, quadplex). Multifamily homes are typically more expensive than their single-family counterparts and are more expensive to maintain, but they come with potential for rental income.

Is multifamily considered residential or commercial?