Madeline D'Anthony Enterprises, Inc. v. Sokolowsky

Defendant Sokolowsky occupies a unit on the 5th floor of the building. His lease, effective September 1, 2007, states that the premises were to be used as an office and that he resided elsewhere.

Effective June 21, 2010, the Loft Law was amended to add *607Multiple Dwelling Law § 281 (5) (L 2010, ch 147, § 1), which created a new qualifying window period under which residential units may qualify for coverage as IMDs. Section 281 (5) defines an IMD as any building that: (1) at any time was occupied for manufacturing, commercial, or warehouse purposes; (2) lacks a certificate of compliance or…