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What is NYC ZR § 24-62?

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This section establishes minimum distance requirements between walls of the same building in various zoning districts. It references other sections for specific regulations regarding outer courts, inner courts, and the distance between windows and walls or lot lines. Applies to building owners and property operators in designated zoning districts.

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§ 24-62 Minimum Dimensions of Courts

ZR § 24-62

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In all districts, as indicated, the minimum distance between different walls of the same building shall conform to the regulations set forth in the following Sections:

Section 24-63 (Outer Court Regulations)

Section 24-64 (Inner Court Regulations)

Section 24-65 (Minimum Distance Between Required Windows and Walls or Lot Lines).

A corner of a court may be cut off between walls of the same building, provided that the length of the wall of such cut-off does not exceed seven feet.

The Commissioner of Buildings may approve minor recesses, projections and architectural treatment of the outline of courts as long as these variations do not substantially change the depth or width of the court.

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