NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 64-513 — Additional options available for all buildings except single-, two-family, or three-family residences

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What is NYC ZR § 64-513?

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This section outlines the requirements for multiple entrances in buildings, mandating at least one entrance for every 50 linear feet of street frontage, excluding single-, two-, or three-family residences. The Department of Buildings enforces these regulations. Applies to owners of larger buildings seeking to comply with streetscape mitigation requirements.

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§ 64-513 Additional options available for all buildings except single-, two-family, or three-family residences

ZR § 64-513

The streetscape mitigations options of this Section may be applied to all buildings except single-, two-, or three-family residences. Where provided as a required streetscape mitigation element, the following shall apply:

Multiple entrances (one point)

Multiple entrances into the building shall be provided, with at least one entrance per every 50 linear feet of street frontage. Fractions equal to or greater than one-half resulting from this calculation shall be considered one entrance.

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