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What is NYC ZR § 87-331?

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This section establishes maximum height regulations for buildings and structures in the North Subdistrict based on their proximity to shore public walkways and streets. Specific height limits are defined, including allowances for street wall heights. Applies to building owners in the North Subdistrict planning new constructions or modifications.

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§ 87-331 Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations

ZR § 87-331

In the North Subdistrict, buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, within 30 feet of a shore public walkway, shall not exceed the maximum base height provisions set forth in paragraph (a) of this Section. Buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, within 10 feet of all other wide streets, or within 15 feet of narrow streets, shall not exceed the maximum base height provisions set forth in paragraph (b) of this Section. Except as otherwise set forth in paragraphs (a) or (b) of this Section, as applicable, such maximum heights may be exceeded only in accordance with Section 87-31 (Permitted Obstructions).

Height allowances along the shore public walkway:The maximum height of buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, located within 30 feet of a shore public walkway shall be as follows: such buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, shall not exceed 65 feet, except that 80 percent of the street wall of such building or other structure, or portion thereof, may rise to a maximum height of 85 feet; and no dormers shall be permitted.

such buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, shall not exceed 65 feet, except that 80 percent of the street wall of such building or other structure, or portion thereof, may rise to a maximum height of 85 feet; and

no dormers shall be permitted.

Height allowances along all other frontagesThe maximum height of buildings or other structures, or portions thereof, located within 10 feet of all other wide streets, or within 15 feet of narrow streets, shall not exceed a maximum height of 85 feet.Beyond 30 feet of a shore public walkway, or beyond 10 feet of all other wide streets or 15 feet of narrow streets, the maximum height of buildings or other structures shall be as set forth in Section 87-332 (Towers).

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