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What is NYC ZR § 27-20?

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This section outlines the anti-harassment provisions applicable within designated areas of Greenpoint-Williamsburg in Brooklyn. It modifies certain definitions and requirements related to low-income housing as specified in Section 93-90. Applies to property owners and operators within the defined anti-harassment areas.

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§ 27-20 ANTI-HARASSMENT

ZR § 27-20

Within the Greenpoint-Williamsburg anti-harassment areas in Community District 1, Borough of Brooklyn, as shown in the diagrams in this Section, the provisions of paragraphs (a) through (d), inclusive, of Section 93-90 (HARASSMENT) shall apply as modified in this Section.

For the purposes of this Section, the following definitions in paragraph (a) of Section 93-90, shall be modified:

Anti-harassment area

“Anti-harassment area” shall mean the Greenpoint-Williamsburg anti-harassment areas as shown in the diagrams:

Greenpoint-Williamsburg Anti-Harassment Areas

Referral date

“Referral date” shall mean October 4, 2004.

In addition, paragraph (d)(3) of Section 93-90 is modified as follows:

(3)No portion of the low income housing required under this Section shall qualify to:

(i)increase the floor area ratio pursuant to the provisions of Section 27-10 (ADMINISTRATION OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING) or 62-361 (Special floor area regulations); or

(ii)increase the maximum height of a building or the height above which the gross area per residential story of a building is limited pursuant to the provisions of paragraphs (b)(2) and (d) of Section 62-363 (Special height and setback regulations); or

(iii)satisfy an eligibility requirement of any real property tax abatement or exemption program with respect to any multiple dwelling that does not contain such low income housing.

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