In Ramirez v. Begum, 35 AD3d 578, (2nd Dept 2006), the Second Department held that since the defendants resided within the two family dwelling and rented part, the renovations were not exclusively for commercial purposes. The Second Department reasoned "the replacement of the siding of the exterior of the house directly related to the residential use of the home' since the defendants reside in the two-family dwelling. Thus, the defendants established their prima facie showing that they were entitled to the protection of the homeowners' exemption as a matter of law."