2006 New York Code - Registration Statement; Lease Of An Entire Multiple Dwelling.

 
    §   27-2102  Registration  statement;  lease  of  an  entire  multiple
  dwelling.  a. When an entire multiple dwelling is leased, both the owner
  and lessee of such entire  multiple  dwelling  shall  file  registration
  statements  in  accordance  with all the provisions of this article. The
  registration statement of the lessee shall be presented to the office of
  the register of the city of New York or the county clerk as required  by
  subdivision  c  of section 27-2099 of this article if the lessee records
  such lease or memorandum of lease, or to the department if the lease  is
  not  recorded,  and  in  no event more than five days from the taking of
  possession.
    b. The obligation of the owner to  comply  with  the  requirement  for
  designating  a  managing  agent,  the  filing  of an emergency telephone
  number as required by section  27-2098  of  this  article  and  for  the
  posting  of  the  building  serial number required in section 27-2104 of
  this article shall be deemed satisfied if the lessee complies with  such
  requirements.
    c.  If the lessee resides within the city or customarily and regularly
  attends a business office maintained  within  the  city,  the  name  and
  address  of  the  lessee  may  be used in lieu of that of the registered
  owner in the issuance of rent bills  or  receipts  required  in  section
  27-2105 of this article.