NEW YORK REAL ESTATE UNIT 14 QUIZ
Article 9-A of New York's Real Property Law governs subdivision - answer TRUE
The process of arriving at a real estate tax rate begins with the adoption of a budget by
each county, city, school board, or other taxing district. - answer TRUE
On a village board of trustees, the acting member and presiding officer of the board is
the mayor, whose position is full time. - answer TRUE
The Architectural Review Boards primary goal and purpose involves the approval
(pertinent to individualized municipal ordinances) of new construction and remodeling. -
answer TRUE
In New York City, the city council is NOT the law-making body of government - answer
FALSE
Elected members to the New York City Council are limited to two consecutive terms in
office. - answer TRUE
A use variance requires unnecessary hardship. - answerTRUE
When construction results in a change of use, egress, or occupancy, a new (or
amended) certificate of occupancy (C of O) is necessary. - answerTRUE
Developing is generally a much less extensive activity than subdividing. - answerFALSE
Planning boards are elected positions - answerFALSE
APPROVES NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING - answerARCHITECTURAL
BOARD
Issues construction and demolition permits - answerBUILDING DEPARTMENT
Restricts owners rights to alter exteriors of certain buildings - answerHISTORIC
PRESERVATION/ LANDMARK COMMISSION
Establishes criteria for and approves new subdivisions - answerPLANNING BOARD
Approves process for installation of septic tanks and other sewers - answerCOUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Article 9-A of New York's Real Property Law governs subdivision - answer TRUE
The process of arriving at a real estate tax rate begins with the adoption of a budget by
each county, city, school board, or other taxing district. - answer TRUE
On a village board of trustees, the acting member and presiding officer of the board is
the mayor, whose position is full time. - answer TRUE
The Architectural Review Boards primary goal and purpose involves the approval
(pertinent to individualized municipal ordinances) of new construction and remodeling. -
answer TRUE
In New York City, the city council is NOT the law-making body of government - answer
FALSE
Elected members to the New York City Council are limited to two consecutive terms in
office. - answer TRUE
A use variance requires unnecessary hardship. - answerTRUE
When construction results in a change of use, egress, or occupancy, a new (or
amended) certificate of occupancy (C of O) is necessary. - answerTRUE
Developing is generally a much less extensive activity than subdividing. - answerFALSE
Planning boards are elected positions - answerFALSE
APPROVES NEW CONSTRUCTION AND REMODELING - answerARCHITECTURAL
BOARD
Issues construction and demolition permits - answerBUILDING DEPARTMENT
Restricts owners rights to alter exteriors of certain buildings - answerHISTORIC
PRESERVATION/ LANDMARK COMMISSION
Establishes criteria for and approves new subdivisions - answerPLANNING BOARD
Approves process for installation of septic tanks and other sewers - answerCOUNTY
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
