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What is NYC ZR § 93-133?

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This section outlines regulations for transient hotels and offices in Subdistrict H, specifying conditions under which a special permit is not required for building enlargements that include residential conversions. The statute emphasizes the requirement for affordable residences and regulates office development in the area. Applies to building owners in Subdistrict H planning such conversions or enlargements.

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§ 93-133 Transient hotels and offices in Subdistrict H

ZR § 93-133

For a building subject to the provisions of Sections 93-90 (HARASSMENT) and 93-91 (Demolition) and for which HPD issued a certification of no harassment that was in effect on June 11, 2018, a special permit pursuant to Section 74-152 (In Commercial Districts) shall not be required where such building is enlarged and a portion of which is subsequently converted to residences pursuant to Article I, Chapter 5 (Residential Conversions Within Existing Buildings), provided that all new transient hotel rooms shall be located in the enlarged portion of such building, and except for transient hotel lobbies and accessory uses located below the floor level of the second story, the non-enlarged portion of such building shall contain only permanently affordable residences pursuant to a regulatory agreement enforceable by HPD.

In Subdistrict H, any development or enlargement that includes uses listed under Offices in Use Group VII, developed or enlarged after January 19, 2005, shall be permitted only pursuant to Section 93-13 (Special Office Use Regulations).

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