N.Y. Multiple Dwelling Law Section 83
Janitor or housekeeper

Whenever there are thirteen or more families occupying any multiple dwelling and the owner does not reside therein, there shall be a janitor, housekeeper or some other person responsible on behalf of the owner who shall reside in said dwelling, or within a dwelling located within a distance of two hundred feet from said dwelling, and have charge of such dwelling, except that where two or three multiple dwellings are connected or adjoining, one resident janitor shall be sufficient. In every garden-type maisonette dwelling project erected after April eighteenth, nineteen hundred fifty-four, adequate personnel shall be provided for the lawful care and maintenance of such project.

Source: Section 83 — Janitor or housekeeper, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/MDW/83 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Feb. 15, 2025).

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