Owner-Occupied Landlord Rights & Laws - NY State

[Augustin G.]

Hi all,

My wife and I are in the process of selecting a tenant for our duplex house hack. 

Is anyone familiar with Federal and NY state law when it comes to owner occupied rentals? For example, are we allowed set our own occupancy limits on the unit? 

What other rights do we have that a non owner occupied landlord does not?

I tried searching all over for specific details but couldn't find any... thank you in advance!