NYC Admin Code › Chapter 5: Unlawful Eviction

§ 26-522 Definitions

a. For the purpose of this chapter the following terms shall have the following meanings:

(1) "Dwelling unit" means a dwelling unit as such term is defined in subdivision thirteen of section 27-2004 of the housing maintenance code.

(2) "Owner" means an owner as defined in section 27-2004 of the housing maintenance code.

b. For the purposes of this chapter a "person" shall not include a government employee acting within the scope of employment.

Source: NYC Admin Code, as published by American Legal Publishing, the City's official publisher
Last amended: No amendment date in the official history
Checked: Matched the official code on October 1, 2026

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