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What is NYC ZR § 81-142?

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This section establishes transparency requirements for buildings in C5 Districts, mandating that at least 50 percent of the ground floor street wall surface be glazed and transparent. It also prohibits the display of banners or pennants from building exteriors. Applies to building owners in C5 Districts.

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§ 81-142 Special frontage regulations

ZR § 81-142

(a)Transparency requirementOn wide street frontages in underlying C5 Districts, at least 50 percent of a building's street wall surface shall be glazed and transparent at the ground floor level, and not more than 50 percent of such transparent surface shall be painted. For the purpose of the glazing requirements, the building’s street wall surface at the ground floor level shall be measured from the floor to the height of the ceiling or 14 feet above grade, whichever is less.

(b)Banners or pennantsThe display of banners or pennants from the exterior of any building in an underlying C5 District is prohibited.

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