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What is NYC ZR § 15-12?

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This section mandates that conversions of multiple dwelling residences resulting in nine or more new units after December 5, 2024, must provide recreation space as specified in Section 23-63. The statute allows for modifications regarding the amount of outdoor recreation space required. Applies to building owners of multiple dwelling residences undergoing conversions.

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§ 15-12 Required Recreation Space

ZR § 15-12

All conversions in buildings that are multiple dwelling residences which result in nine or more new dwelling units after December 5, 2024, shall provide recreation space in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-63 (Required Recreation Space in Multiple Dwelling Residences). However, such provisions shall be modified as follows:

where recreation space is provided outdoors, the minimum amount of recreation space required pursuant to Section 23-63 may be reduced to an equivalent of two percent of the residential floor area of the building; and

the provisions of paragraph (d) of such Section need not apply.

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