Multiple Dwelling Law § 179 · Title 1. Light and Air
Privacy
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§ 179. Privacy. In every apartment of three or more rooms in every class A converted dwelling there shall be access to every living room without passing through any bedroom, and to at least one water-closet compartment within the apartment from every bedroom without passing through any other bedroom.
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- Law content up to date as of August 28, 2026, as published by the New York State Senate (Open Legislation)
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- https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/MDW179
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