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What is NYC ZR § 89-12?

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This section outlines special floor area regulations for Areas B2 and B3, specifically regarding the floor area ratio for affordable housing in Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas. The City Planning Commission oversees special permits for transfers of floor area from Hudson River Park. Applies to property owners seeking to develop affordable housing in designated areas.

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§ 89-12 Special Floor Area Regulations Within Areas B2 and B3

ZR § 89-12

Within Areas B2 and B3 on the maps in the Appendix to this Chapter, where a special permit by the City Planning Commission on a receiving site is sought pursuant to Section 89-21 (Transfer of Floor Area From Hudson River Park), and the bulk regulations of the underlying C6-4X District apply pursuant to the provisions of Section 89-11 (Use and Bulk Regulations on Receiving Sites), the floor area ratio for qualifying affordable housing shall be 10.0 within a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, and such maximum floor area ratio may be increased to a maximum of 12.0 only as set forth in Section 89-21.

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