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What is NYC ZR § 97-434?

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This section outlines the height and setback regulations specific to Subdistrict A, detailing the applicable minimum and maximum base heights and overall maximum building heights for C4-7 Districts. The Department of Buildings enforces these regulations, which affect building owners and property operators in the designated area.

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§ 97-434 Height and setback regulations in Subdistrict A

ZR § 97-434

Within Subdistrict A, as shown on Map 1 in Appendix A of this Chapter, the underlying height and setback regulations shall apply, except that the street wall provisions of paragraph (a) of Section 35-631 (Street wall location) shall apply on wide street frontages in C4-7 Districts. The minimum and maximum base heights and the overall maximum building height provisions of Section 35-632, inclusive, shall be modified in accordance with the following table:

MINIMUM BASE HEIGHT, MAXIMUM BASE HEIGHT AND MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT

District

Street Wall Height (in feet)

Maximum Height of Building or Other Structure (in feet)

Minimum Base Height

Maximum Base Height

C4-7

60

85

245

Above the maximum base height, a setback shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 23-433.

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