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What is NYC ZR § 93-542?

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This section outlines the height and setback regulations specific to Subareas D4 and D5 of Hell's Kitchen. It specifies that rooftop regulations from Section 93-41 apply, limits commercial uses in Subarea D4, and restricts street wall recesses in Subarea D5. Applies to property developers and building owners in these subareas.

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§ 93-542 Height and setback in Subareas D4 and D5

ZR § 93-542

In Subareas D4 and D5 of Hell’s Kitchen Subdistrict D, the underlying height and setback regulations shall apply, except that:

the rooftop regulations set forth in Section 93-41 shall apply;

within the C2-5 District of Subarea D4, commercial uses shall be limited to two stories or a height of 30 feet, whichever is less; and

within the C1-7A District of Subarea D5, recesses in the street wall of any building facing Ninth Avenue shall not be permitted within 20 feet of an adjacent building or within 30 feet of the intersection of two street lines, except as provided for permitted corner articulation.

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