OLD NYS CODE

Applies to: New construction with 4 or more units

No. units that must be adaptable: Buildings with an elevator--ALL. Buildings without elevator--at least one but not less than 25% REGARDLESS of floor location.

Definition of "adaptable": ALL AREAS must have sufficient floor space, door widths, and provisions for conversion to usability, to enable compliance with ANSI access "standards".

NEW NYS CODE

Applies to: New construction with 4 or more units

No. units that must be adaptable: Buildings with an elevator--ALL. Buildings without elevator--ALL GROUND FLOOR units.

Definition of "adaptable": All doorways, and one bathroom, must comply with ANSI access standards.

FAIR HOUSING ACT

Applies to: New construction with 4 or more units.

No. units that must be adaptable: Buildings with elevator--ALL units on floors reached by elevator. Buildings without elevator--ALL GROUND FLOOR units.

Definition of "adaptable": Accessible route through the dwelling; light switches, outlets, thermostats, and other ENVIRONMENTAL controls must be accessible; reinforcement in (all?) bathrooms for grab-bars; (all?) kitchens and bathrooms must have sufficient maneuvering space; ANSI is sufficient but HUD can deem a state's requirements as "substantially equivalent".

SECTION 504

Applies to: New construction with 5 or more units.

No. units that must be adaptable: None (5% must be "fully accessible" to people with physical impairments and 2% must be accessible to people with visual or hearing impairments).

Definition of "adaptable": N/A