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What is NYC ZR § 52-55?

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This section allows for the restoration of a building or structure used for a non-conforming purpose that has been damaged or destroyed to a lesser extent than specified in related sections. The restoration must not create or increase non-compliance with zoning regulations. Applies to property owners with non-conforming uses.

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§ 52-55 Lesser Damage or Destruction

ZR § 52-55

In the event that a building or other structure substantially occupied or utilized by a non-conforming use is damaged or destroyed to a lesser extent than that specified in Sections 52-51 to 52-54, inclusive, relating to Damage, Destruction or Demolition, the building or other structure may be restored and the non-conforming use of such building or other structure or zoning lot may be continued, provided that such restoration shall not create a non-compliance or increase the degree of non-compliance, if any, existing prior to such damage, destruction or demolition.

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