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What is NYC ZR § 91-835?

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This section outlines the provisions for alternative improvements to publicly accessible open areas, allowing the City Planning Commission to authorize modifications. It specifies required improvements for certain properties, ensuring that designated public spaces are maintained and accessible. Applies to building owners with properties listed under this section.

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§ 91-835 Alternative improvements

ZR § 91-835

A permanent amenity other than the improvement of an existing publicly accessible open area pursuant to the provisions of Section 91-832 or the provision of an indoor public space pursuant to the provisions of Section 91-834 may be provided for the properties listed in this Section. The City Planning Commission may authorize an improvement not listed in this Section pursuant to Section 91-843 (Authorization to modify requirements for alternative improvements).

Building Address

Required Alternative Improvement

175 Water Street

Area C on Map 9 in Appendix A of this Chapter, the open area along John Street and the open area along Front Street with a minimum depth of 15 feet measured perpendicular to the Front Street street line shall be improved in accordance with the provisions of Sections 91-832 and 91-833. Such open area and remaining arcade area shall be considered one contiguous public space and shall be accessible to the public at all times.

100 Wall Street

Maintenance of Manahatta Park between Water Street and Front Street for the life of the building.

110 Wall Street

Maintenance of Manahatta Park between Front Street and South Street for the life of the building.

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