Legal Question in Real Estate Law in New York

How many individuals are allowed to live in a one-bedroom coop in NYC? Our building by-laws are from 1926 and have never been amended. It says a companion is allowed, but they have let two individuals with a child.


Asked on 2/01/14, 4:02 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin Connolly Kevin J. Connolly

The relationship between the coop and the tenant is, legally, a lease. In New York, a lease to a person is construed to allow residence by the named tenant, his or her immediate family, and one more person. The only way around this is if the apartment does not contain 100 square feet per person.

So sorry to ruin your day but the coop corp is obeying the law.

No, not sorry at all, you vernicious knid. :-)

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Answered on 2/02/14, 8:34 am


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