Code: ATR (Temporary occupancy status from NYC agency)
Description: (Authorization for Temporary Residence) is a temporary housing status that allows people to live in a building for a limited time while safety or code problems are still being corrected. It is usually granted by a city agency after an emergency, major violation, or unsafe condition, so people can stay in the building under specific rules until full compliance is restored.
Practical Meaning: For a NYC homeowner, this means the city has formally allowed people to stay in the building for a short time even though some safety or code issues are not fully corrected. The owner must follow all repair deadlines and special conditions attached to the authorization, or the city can cancel the status and order people to leave.
Where You May See It: You may see this status mentioned in DOB or HPD letters after an emergency, in case records in BIS or DOB NOW, or in communications from your architect, engineer, or attorney when they coordinate with city agencies about where tenants can stay during repairs. It can also appear in city documents that describe how a building may be temporarily occupied while unsafe conditions are being fixed.
Why It Matters: Authorization for Temporary Residence matters because it can prevent an immediate full vacate, letting tenants or owners stay legally in the building while work continues. If you do not meet the conditions or deadlines linked to the authorization, the city can end the temporary status, issue more violations and penalties, and possibly require everyone to leave the building.
Source: NYC DOB emergency and temporary occupancy information