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About the Team

In 1982 the New York State Legislature enacted Article 7-C of the Multiple Dwelling Law. This law, known as the New York City Loft Law, also established the New York City Loft Board. The purpose of the law is to regulate the legal conversion of certain loft units in the city from commercial/manufacturing use to residential use. The New York City Loft Board oversees the conversion of Interim Multiple Dwelling (IMD) buildings to safe residences and compels landlords to bring these spaces up to the minimum standards of the NYS Multiple Dwelling Law and the NYC Construction Codes.

NOTE: This summer internship is for up to 13 weeks, starting from the first day of the internship and ending no later than September 5, 2025. Interns are expected to work 35 hours per week in person.

Position Responsibilities:

- Research Loft Board and court cases

- Attend and participate in “Narrative Statement Conferences,” which involve negotiations between landlords and tenants

- Draft Proposed Orders to the Loft Board based on settlements or reports and recommendations

- Brief Board members on cases and attend Board meetings


Major/ Field of Study

- Must be a 2nd or 3rd-year law student

SUMMER GRADUATE INTERN - 10232

Candidates must be currently enrolled in a graduate degree program in an accredited college, university or law school.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills - Excellent research and analytical skills - Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

New York City Residency is not required for this position.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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NYC Loft Board Legal Intern