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What is NYC ZR § 81-65?

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This section establishes the basic maximum floor area ratios (FAR) for non-residential and mixed buildings located on non-qualifying sites within the East Midtown Subdistrict. It outlines how these ratios can be increased through bonuses or allowances, with specific limits based on the underlying districts. Applies to building owners and developers in the East Midtown area.

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§ 81-65 Special Floor Area Provisions for All Non-qualifying Sites

ZR § 81-65

For non-residential buildings or mixed buildings on non-qualifying sites in the East Midtown Subdistrict, the basic maximum floor area ratios of the underlying districts shall apply as set forth in this Section. Such basic maximum floor area ratio on any zoning lot may be increased by bonuses or other floor area allowances only in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, and the maximum floor area ratio with such additional floor area allowances shall in no event exceed the amount set forth for each underlying district in the following table:

Grand Central

Core Area

Any Other Area

Means for achieving permitted FAR on a zoning lot for all other sites

C5-3

C6-6

C5-2.5

C6-4.5

A. Basic Maximum FAR

15

12

B. Additional FAR for provision of a public plaza (Section 81-651)

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1

C. Total as-of-right FAR

16

13

D. Additional FAR for mass transit station improvements (Section 81-652)

3

2.4

E. Maximum FAR of a granting lot for transfer purposes (Sections 81-213 and 81-653)

F. Maximum amount of transferable development rights from a granting lot that may be utilized on a receiving lot within the surrounding area (Sections 81-213 and 81-653)

No limit

G. Maximum FAR permitted on a receiving lot within the surrounding area

14.4

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