Regardless of whether or not the building is covered by the Multiple Dwelling Law, the so-called roommate law (Real Property Law § 235-f [3]) permits only one occupant in the subject apartment in addition to the lawful tenant and family. While this statute was not intended to provide a remedy for landlords (see Capital Holding Co. v Stavrolakes,
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