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What is NYC ZR § 33-27?

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This section establishes special provisions for rear yard requirements on shallow interior lots in New York City. It specifies reductions in rear yard depth based on the lot's maximum depth, with particular criteria for lots in C7 Districts. Applies to building owners with shallow interior lots seeking building permits.

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§ 33-27 Special Provisions for Shallow Interior Lots

ZR § 33-27

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For districts other than C7 Districts In all districts, other than C7 Districts, if an interior lot consists entirely of a tract of land: which was owned separately and individually from all other adjoining tracts of land, both on December 15, 1961, and on the date of application for a building permit; and which is less than 70 feet deep;

which was owned separately and individually from all other adjoining tracts of land, both on December 15, 1961, and on the date of application for a building permit; and

which is less than 70 feet deep;

the depth of a required rear yard for such interior lot may be reduced by one foot for each two feet by which the maximum depth of such interior lot is less than 70 feet. No rear yard is required on any interior lot with a maximum depth of 50 feet or less.

For C Districts For C7 Districts, if an interior lot, or portion thereof, has a depth of less than 95 feet at any point, and such shallow condition was in existence on December 15, 1961, the depth of a required rear yard, or portion thereof, may be reduced by six inches for each foot by which the depth of such zoning lot is less than 95 feet. No rear yard is required on any such interior lot, or portion thereof, with a maximum depth of less than 50 feet.

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