§ 2-01 General Provisions.
(a) Purpose. This chapter (and any applicable regulations promulgated by the governmental authority providing funds for the rehabilitation or improvement) shall govern the making of loans for rehabilitation and improvement pursuant to Article VIII-A of the Private Housing Finance Law of the State of New York.
(b) Definitions. As used in these rules and regulations, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth below:
Administrative Code. "Administrative Code" shall mean the Administrative Code of the City of New York.
City. "City" shall mean the City of New York.
Commissioner. "Commissioner" shall mean the Commissioner (or Acting Commissioner) of the Department or the chief executive officer (or acting chief executive officer) of any successor to the Department.
Department or Dept. "Department" or "Dept." shall mean the Department of Housing Preservation and Development of the City or any successor thereto.
Dwelling unit. "Dwelling unit" shall mean any residential accommodation in a multiple dwelling.
Housing Maintenance Code. "Housing Maintenance Code" shall mean the Housing Maintenance Code of the City constituting Chapter 2 of Title 27 of the Administrative Code.
Multiple Dwelling Law. "Multiple Dwelling Law" shall mean the Multiple Dwelling Law of the State of New York.
Multiple dwelling or building. "Multiple dwelling" or "building" shall mean an existing dwelling within the City which is rented or leased to be occupied, or is occupied, as the residence of three or more families living independently of each other, and for which a loan application is made under the program.