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What is NYC ZR § 23-381?

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This section outlines provisions for buildings with multiple dwelling residences adjacent to public parks, allowing for exceptions to minimum distance requirements between legally required windows and lot lines. The Department of Parks and Recreation's Commissioner determines if the park provides adequate light and air access, treating the park as a street for legal purposes. Applies to building owners of residences near public parks.

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§ 23-381 Special provisions in other geographies

ZR § 23-381

In all districts, for buildings containing multiple dwelling residences on zoning lots that adjoin a public park, the minimum distance between a legally required window and a lot line need not apply to portions of buildings facing such public park where the Commissioner of the Department of Parks and Recreation determines that the public park will provide sufficient access to light and air for such building’s legally required windows. Where the Commissioner makes such determination, the public park shall be considered a street for the purposes of applying other applicable laws or statutes to such legally required window.

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