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What is NYC ZR § 82-12?

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This section mandates the relocation of subway stair entrances onto zoning lots for developments with 5,000 square feet or more that front on specific sidewalks. The relocation must comply with established standards and procedures. Applies to building owners developing properties near the West 59th Street and West 66th Street subway stations.

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§ 82-12 Mandatory Off-street Relocation of a Subway Stair

ZR § 82-12

Where a development is constructed on a zoning lot that fronts on a sidewalk containing a stairway entrance into the West 59th Street (Columbus Circle) or the West 66th Street subway station and such zoning lot contains 5,000 square feet or more of lot area, the existing entrance shall be relocated from the street onto the zoning lot in accordance with the provisions of Sections 37-41 (Standards for Location, Design and Hours of Public Accessibility) and 37-42 (Administrative Procedure for a Subway Stair Relocation or Renovation).

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