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What is NYC ZR § 15-00?

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This section establishes special regulations for converting non-residential floor areas into residential or community facilities to enhance public health, safety, and welfare. The statute aims to allow property owners to increase investment returns while ensuring safe housing and adequate amenities. Applies to building owners involved in property conversions.

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§ 15-00 GENERAL PURPOSES

ZR § 15-00

Special regulations for the conversion of non-residential floor area to residences have been established in order to promote and protect public health, safety and general welfare. These goals include, among others, the following specific purposes:

to permit owners to increase the return on their investment in appropriate existing buildings by authorizing the conversion to residences or community facilities with sleeping accommodations without requiring that such uses conform to the provisions of Article II of this Resolution;

to provide for adequate returns to property owners by allowing more profitable residential or community facilities with sleeping accommodations uses with a limited mix of commercial and manufacturing uses;

to ensure the provision of safe and sanitary housing units in converted buildings; and

to ensure the provision of adequate amenities in conjunction with residential development.

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