Property Management

In New York City, 'illegal conversion' refers to:

AConverting a building's use without proper permits and certificates of occupancy✓ Correct
BConverting market-rate units to affordable housing without DHCR approval
CConverting a co-op to a condo without Attorney General approval
DConverting a commercial lease to residential without 30 days notice

Explanation

An illegal conversion is the unauthorized change of a building's use or occupancy (e.g., dividing a single-family home into multiple apartments, or using a commercial space as a residence) without obtaining the required permits and certificates of occupancy from DOB.

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