New York Rental licensing / registration
Do landlords need a rental license or registration in New York?
In New York City and other places where the Multiple Dwelling Law applies, every owner of a multiple dwelling (and any lessee or agent in control) must file a registration with the city housing department giving names, addresses and a description of the building.
Verified Source: N.Y. Mult. Dwell. Law §§ 325(1), 3 · last checked 2026-10-23
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