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What is NYC ZR § 81-22?

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This section outlines the restrictions on as-of-right floor area bonuses in the Special Midtown District, allowing exceptions only for public plazas as specified in Section 81-23. It also stipulates that any floor area bonus granted for through block gallerias prior to August 6, 1998, will lapse if substantial construction is not completed within four years. Applies to property owners in the Special Midtown District.

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§ 81-22 As-of-right Floor Area Bonuses

ZR § 81-22

As-of-right floor area bonuses are not permitted in the Special Midtown District, except in accordance with

Section 81-23 (Floor Area Bonus for Public Plazas).

Any floor area bonus granted by certification for through block gallerias prior to August 6, 1998, shall remain in effect provided, however, that such certification shall automatically lapse if substantial construction, in accordance with the plans for which such certification was granted, has not been completed within four years from the effective date of such certification.

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