N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 9 § 2200.11
Any housing accommodation subject to these regulations which, on or after May 1, 1955, was or may be rented for commercial or professional use shall continue to be subject to control, unless the State Rent Commission issued an order exempting it from control during the periods of occupancy by the tenant, or an order is issued by the administrator exempting the housing accommodation from these regulations during the period of occupancy by the tenant. Such order shall be issued by the administrator where he finds the renting complies with the requirements of law and of city agencies having jurisdiction, and was made in good faith without any intent to evade the Rent Law or these regulations, and shall be effective as of the date of the commercial or professional renting, or May 1, 1962, whichever date is later.
N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 9 § 2200.11