(A) No person shall operate a multiple dwelling or let any dwelling unit therein to another person for occupancy unless he or she holds a valid multiple dwelling permit issued by the Commissioner of Buildings in the name of the operator and for the specific multiple dwelling and dwelling units therein contained. The operator shall apply to the Commissioner of Buildings for a permit which shall be issued by the Commissioner of Buildings upon inspection, and upon compliance of the operator with the applicable provisions of this chapter and of any other rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto. The Commissioner of Buildings shall charge a minimum annual fee of $25 plus $10 for each additional dwelling unit in excess of five dwelling units contained in a specific multiple dwelling for each permit.
(B) Each permit shall be displayed in a conspicuous place within the multiple dwelling at all times. No permit shall be transferable. Every person holding a permit shall give notice in writing to the Commissioner of Buildings within 24 hours after having sold, transferred, given away, or otherwise disposed of ownership, or interest in, or control of any multiple dwelling. This notice shall include the name and address of the person succeeding to the ownership or control of the multiple dwelling.
(C) Every multiple dwelling permit shall be dated July 1, and shall expire on June 30 of the year following, unless sooner suspended or revoked as hereinafter provided. Permits not renewed by July 1 shall be charged a penalty of $100 per month for each month overdue.
(‘67 Code, § 137.10(A), (B)) (Ord. 9-1968, passed 6-10-68; Am. Ord. 9-2021, passed 5-17-21)