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What is NYC ZR § 76-144?

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This section establishes that when a boundary line is adjacent to a railroad right-of-way, it is deemed to coincide with the boundary line of the railroad right-of-way unless otherwise specified. Applies to property owners with land adjacent to railroad properties.

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§ 76-144 Boundary line adjoining railroad right-of-way

ZR § 76-144

In cases where a boundary line is shown as adjoining a railroad right-of-way, it shall (unless otherwise fixed) be considered to coincide with the boundary line of the railroad right-of-way.

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