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What is NYC ZR § 32-132?

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This section establishes size limitations for philanthropic or non-profit institutions classified under Use Group III in Commercial Districts. It restricts the number of employees in central office functions to 50 and limits the floor area used for such purposes to 25 percent of total floor area, with specific exceptions. Applies to building owners operating such institutions in designated districts.

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§ 32-132 Use Group III – uses subject to size limitations

ZR § 32-132

For uses denoted with an “S” in Section 32-131 (Use Group III – general use allowances), the provisions of this Section shall apply. For any philanthropic or non-profit institutions, with or without sleeping accommodations, in all Commercial Districts, the number of persons employed in central office functions shall not exceed 50, and the amount of floor area used for such purposes shall not exceed 25 percent of the total floor area, except that in Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of R8 through R12 Districts, 25,000 square feet, whichever is greater.

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