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What is NYC ZR § 25-211?

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This section outlines the parking requirements for dwelling units and rooming units in the Inner Transit Zone. No accessory off-street parking spaces are required for units created after December 5, 2024. Existing units created between July 20, 1950, and December 5, 2024, must comply with prior parking requirements. Applies to building owners in specified zoning districts.

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§ 25-211 General provisions

ZR § 25-211

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In the districts indicated, within the Inner Transit Zone, no accessory off-street parking spaces shall be required for dwelling units or rooming units created after December 5, 2024.

For dwelling units or rooming units in multiple dwelling residences created between July 20, 1950 and December 5, 2024, off-street parking spaces accessory to such dwelling units or rooming units shall continue to be provided in accordance with the calculation methods set forth in Section 25-212 (Existing parking requirements in the Inner Transit Zone). The number of parking spaces required pursuant to Section 25-212 may only be reduced or eliminated pursuant to the provisions of Section 73-432 (Reduction of existing parking spaces for income-restricted housing units) or Section 75-31 (Authorization to Remove Required Parking).

For the purposes of this Section, the term “created” shall mean that, for the applicable dwelling unit or rooming unit, a temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued or, where no temporary certificate of occupancy has been issued, a final certificate of occupancy has been issued.

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