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What is NYC ZR § 64-53?

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This section establishes screening requirements for off-street parking within or below buildings, excluding single or two-family residences and certain Use Group buildings. The statute mandates that parking must be wrapped or screened if specific height and proximity conditions are met. Applies to building owners with off-street parking facilities.

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§ 64-53 Screening Requirements for Parking Within or Below Buildings

ZR § 64-53

The provisions of this Section shall apply to all buildings other than:

single or two-family residences; and

buildings containing uses predominantly listed under Use Group IV(B), IX(B) or X.

Where the first story above the flood elevation is five or more feet above curb level and the street wall of a building is within 50 feet of the street line, for any level where off-street parking is provided within or below a building, such parking shall be either wrapped by floor area or screened pursuant to the provisions of Section 37-35 (Parking Wrap and Screening Requirements).

Buildings in existence prior to May 12, 2021, shall not be altered in any way that will create a new non-compliance or increase the degree of non-compliance with the provisions of this Section.

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