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What is NYC ZR § 52-51?

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This section outlines the regulations for non-conforming buildings or structures that are damaged, destroyed, or demolished. It specifies that certain provisions apply and allows for the reconstruction of non-conforming single- or two-family residences in specific districts, provided they do not increase non-compliance. Applies to building owners of non-conforming properties.

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§ 52-51 General Provisions

ZR § 52-51

Except as set forth in Section 52-80 (REGULATIONS APPLYING TO NON-CONFORMING SIGNS), inclusive, if a non-conforming building or other structure is damaged, destroyed or demolished, the provisions set forth in Sections 52-52 to 52-56, inclusive, shall apply.

However, if a non-conforming single- or two-family residence in an R3, R4, or R5 District is damaged, destroyed or demolished, such building may be continued in use and reconstructed provided that such reconstruction shall not create a new non-compliance nor increase the pre-existing degree of non-compliance with the applicable bulk regulations.

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