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What is NYC ZR § 73-61?

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This section grants the Board of Standards and Appeals the authority to modify bulk regulations in accordance with specific provisions. It also states that in the Special Midtown District, these powers are not applicable as outlined in another section. Applies to property owners seeking modifications to bulk regulations.

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§ 73-61 General Provisions

ZR § 73-61

Subject to the general findings required by Section 73-03 and in accordance with the provisions contained in Sections 73-62 to 73-68 inclusive, the Board of Standards and Appeals shall have the power to permit modification of the bulk regulations of this Resolution, and shall have the power to impose appropriate conditions and safeguards thereon.

In the Special Midtown District, the powers of the Board to permit modification of the bulk regulations are made inapplicable in accordance with the provisions of Section 81-061 (Applicability of Chapter 3 of Article VII).

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