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What is NYC ZR § 72-23?

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This section outlines the conditions under which a variance granted by the Board of Standards and Appeals will lapse. Specifically, if substantial construction according to the variance plans is not completed within four years, the variance will automatically expire. Applies to property owners who have received variances for construction projects.

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§ 72-23 Lapse of Variances

ZR § 72-23

A variance granted under the provisions of this Resolution shall automatically lapse if substantial construction, in accordance with the plans for which such variance was granted, has not been completed within four years from the date of granting such variance by the Board of Standards and Appeals or, if judicial proceedings have been instituted to review the Board's decision to grant any variance, the four-year lapse period shall commence upon the date of entry of the final order in such proceedings, including appeals.

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