N.Y. Multiple Residence Law Section 251
Height limitation

A dwelling not exceeding seventy-five feet or six stories in height may be non-fireproof construction.

Source: Section 251 — Height limitation, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MRE/251 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Apr. 27, 2024).

251
Height limitation 252
Sub-curb uses 253
Construction of first floor 254
Egress from dwellings 255
Egress from apartments 256
Bulkheads and scuttles 257
Public stairs 258
Public halls 259
Cellar and basement stairs 260
One and two-story frame dwellings

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Original Source: Section 251 — Height limitation, https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/MRE/251 (last accessed Aug. 20, 2023).

N.Y. Multiple Residence Law Section 251 Height limitation

N.Y. Multiple Residence Law Section 251
Height limitation