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Date: October 28, 2003
To:
All New York State Office Counsel, Managers and Agents
RE:
NYC Local Law No. 47
Dear Associates:
Pursuant to Local Law No. 47 of the City of New York (for the year 2003) a real property tax surcharge of 25 % is imposed on non-owner occupied Class 1 properties that generate rental income.
Exemption from the surcharge is available, based on criteria in the statute, for those who apply on the form promulgated by the Department of Finance. The form, which is self explanatory and includes instructions and further information, is available on the DOF website at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dof/pdf/02pdf/absentee_landlord.pdf
Please advise your customers of the availability the exemption and the application form as you see fit.
If you have any questions, please call company counsel.
References
- Bulletins Replaced:
- None
- Related Bulletins:
- None
- Underwriting Manual:
- None
- Exceptions Manual:
- None
- Forms:
- None