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What is NYC ZR § 32-34?

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This section outlines regulations for alterations to the ground floor level of existing buildings along Tier A, Tier B, or Tier C street frontages. It restricts changes that would increase non-conformities related to wall blankness, parking spaces, or curb cuts. Applies to building owners managing properties along designated street frontages.

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§ 32-34 Regulations for Existing Buildings

ZR § 32-34

The provisions of this Section shall apply to the ground floor level of existing buildings along Tier A, Tier B, or Tier C street frontages.

Along Tier A frontages# Along the Tier A street frontage of a ground floor level, as applicable, no alteration associated with the continuation of an existing use or change of use shall increase the extent of a pre-existing blank wall, modify the location of parking spaces, or add curb cuts along a street frontage in a manner that would create a new non-conformity or increase an existing non-conformity by more than 10 percent with regards to the applicable regulations for a development or ground floor level enlargement.

Along Tier B or Tier C street frontages Along the Tier B or Tier C street frontage of a ground floor level, as applicable, no alteration associated with the continuation of an existing use or change of use shall introduce a use, reduce a minimum qualifying depth, increase the street wall width of restricted uses, reduce transparency, increase the extent of a pre-existing blank wall, modify the location of parking spaces, or add curb cuts along a street frontage in a manner that would create a new non-conformity or increase an existing non-conformity by more than 10 percent with regards to the applicable regulations for a development or ground floor level enlargement.

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