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What is NYC BC § 503.1.2?

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This section addresses the regulation of two or more buildings located on the same tax lot under the same ownership and control. It allows for these buildings to be treated as separate entities or as portions of a single building, provided certain height and area limitations are met. Applies to building owners with multiple structures on a tax lot.

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503.1.2 Buildings on the same tax lot.

BC § 503.1.2

Two or more buildings on the same tax lot and under the same ownership and control shall be regulated as separate buildings, or, at the option of the owner, shall be considered as portions of one building where the building height, number of stories of each building and the aggregate building area of the combined buildings are within the limitations specified in Sections 504 and 506. The provisions of this code applicable to the aggregate building shall be applicable to each building.

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