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What is NYC ZR § 65-51?

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This section outlines the documentation requirements for buildings damaged by a severe disaster that lack a certificate of occupancy or construction documents. The Commissioner of Buildings has the authority to accept alternative documentation to prove non-conformances or non-compliances necessary for obtaining a building permit for reconstruction or alterations. Applies to building owners of affected structures.

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§ 65-51 Documentation Provisions

ZR § 65-51

For buildings or other structures that were damaged due to the effects of the severe disaster and do not have a certificate of occupancy, construction documents, or other lawful documentation filed with the Department of Buildings indicating the existence of such building or other structure prior to the severe disaster and the presence and extent of non-conforming uses or non-compliances as to bulk, as applicable, in order to receive a building permit to reconstruct, enlarge, relocate or alter buildings or other structures pursuant to the provisions of this Resolution, inclusive of this Chapter, the Commissioner of Buildings may determine alternate and appropriate documentation necessary to substantiate proof of such non-conformances or non-compliances, as applicable.

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