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What is NYC ZR § 23-231?

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This section outlines that floor space allocated to certain residential amenities may be exempt from the definition of floor area, up to five percent of the residential floor area. Amenities include recreation spaces and other facilities, but circulation spaces are excluded. Applies to building owners providing residential amenities.

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§ 23-231 Floor area provisions for amenities

ZR § 23-231

Floor space in a building allocated to residential amenities may be exempted from the definition of floor area, in an amount not to exceed five percent of the residential floor area of the building.

Such amenities may include recreation spaces, including those required pursuant to Section 23-63, or other amenities, including, but not be limited to, co-working areas, library or reading rooms, or music practice rooms, package or storage rooms, laundry facilities, or pet-related facilities.

However, amenity space shall not include floor space for circulation through the building, including, corridors or vertical circulation spaces.

Amenities provided pursuant to this Section shall be accessible to the residents of the building.

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