9 NYCRR § 2202.4 — Increased services or facilities, substantial rehabilitation, major capital or other improvements (NYC Rent & Eviction Regs., via Cornell LII)

Citation: 9 NYCRR § 2202.4 — Increased services or facilities, substantial rehabilitation, major capital or other improvements (NYC Rent & Eviction Regs., via Cornell LII)
Jurisdiction: New York (state)
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Original Source: https://www.law.cornell.edu/regulations/new-york/9-NYCRR-2202.4 ↗

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(b) it is essential for the preservation,
energy efficiency, functionality or infrastructure of the entire building,
including heating, windows, plumbing and roofing, but shall not be for
operational costs or unnecessary cosmetic improvements;

(c) it is an improvement to the building or
to the building complex which inures directly or indirectly to the benefit of
all tenants, and which includes the same work performed in all similar
components of the building or building complex, unless the owner can
satisfactorily demonstrate to the DHCR that certain of such similar components
did not require improvement; and

(d) the item being replaced meets the
requirements set forth on the following useful life schedule, except with DHCR
approval of a waiver, as set forth in clause (e) of this subparagraph.

Useful Life Schedule for Major Capital Improvements
Replacement Item or Equipment Years -Estimated Life

1) Boilers and Burners

(a) Cast Iron Boiler .............................................
35

(b) Package Boiler
............................................... 25

(c) Steel Boiler
................................................. 25

(d) Burners
...................................................... 20

2) Windows

(a) Aluminum .....................................................
20

(b) Wood
......................................................... 25

(c) Steel
........................................................ 25

(d) Storm
........................................................ 20

(e) Vinyl
........................................................ 15

3) Roofs

(a) 2-Ply (asphalt) .............................................
10

(b) 3-4 Ply (asphalt)
........................................... 15