§ 25. Application of article three. The provisions of this article
shall apply to all multiple dwellings existing on July first, nineteen
hundred fifty-two, and shall also apply to dwellings converted to
multiple dwelling occupancy on or after July first, nineteen hundred
fifty-two, provided, however, that this article shall not apply to
hotels and similar dwellings in any city, town or village with respect
to which the provisions of article four are applicable. The provisions
of this article shall apply in addition to and not in substitution for
the provisions of article two. Provisions of this article shall be
complied with on or before July first, nineteen hundred fifty-four.