(iii) All premises within covered multi-family dwelling units contain
an accessible route into and through the dwelling; light switches,
electrical outlets, thermostats, and other environmental controls are in
accessible locations; there are reinforcements in the bathroom walls to
allow later installation of grab bars; and there are usable kitchens and
bathrooms such that an individual in a wheelchair can maneuver about the
space, in conformity with the New York state uniform fire prevention and
building code.
(e) Nothing in this subdivision shall restrict the consideration of
age in the rental of publicly-assisted housing accommodations if the
division grants an exemption based on bona fide considerations of public
policy for the purpose of providing for the special needs of a
particular age group without the intent of prejudicing other age groups.
(f) Nothing in this subdivision shall be deemed to restrict the rental
of rooms in school or college dormitories to individuals of the same
sex.
3. (a) It shall be an unlawful discriminatory practice for an
employer, licensing agency, employment agency or labor organization to
refuse to provide reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities,
or pregnancy-related conditions, of an employee, prospective employee or
member in connection with a job or occupation sought or held or
participation in a training program.
(b) Nothing contained in this subdivision shall be construed to
require provision of accommodations which can be demonstrated to impose
an undue hardship on the operation of an employer's, licensing agency's,
employment agency's or labor organization's business, program or
enterprise.
In making such a demonstration with regard to undue hardship the
factors to be considered include: