NYC Zoning Resolution

§ 95-052 — Special access facilities for persons with disabilities at certain stations

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What is NYC ZR § 95-052?

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This section outlines the requirements for special elevators for persons with disabilities at certain transit stations. These elevators may be located within a transit easement volume and must be designed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in consultation with the zoning lot owner. Applies to building owners of zoning lots with transit easements.

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§ 95-052 Special access facilities for persons with disabilities at certain stations

ZR § 95-052

For zoning lots subject to the provisions of Section 95-031 (Selection of transit easement at certain stations), special elevators for persons with disabilities may locate within a transit easement volume, provided stair and/or escalator access to the subway mezzanine are located within the same easement and in no event located within the public sidewalk adjacent to the zoning lot.

Such special elevators shall be designed by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in consultation with the owner of the zoning lot and shall be integrated architecturally, including color and material, with the buildings on the zoning lot and with adjoining public plaza area. Design concept for such elevators shall be submitted to the City Planning Commission for certification.

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