§ 98-22 Maximum Floor Area Ratio and Lot Coverage in Subareas
ZR § 98-22
For all zoning lots, or portions thereof, located in Subareas A through K, the maximum floor area ratios of the applicable underlying district shall not apply. In lieu thereof, the maximum floor area ratio permitted for commercial, community facility and residential uses, separately or in combination, shall be as specified in the tables in this Section.
For zoning lots not using qualifying affordable housing and qualifying senior housing, the provisions set forth in Table 1 shall apply. For zoning lots using qualifying affordable housing and qualifying senior housing, the provisions set forth in Table 2 shall apply.
TABLE 1High Line Improvement Bonus and High Line Transfer Corridor
Sub-area
Basic floor area ratio (maximum)
Increase in FAR from High Line Transfer Corridor (98-30)
Increase in FAR with High Line Improvement Bonuses (98-25)
Permitted floor area ratio (maximum)
A
6.5
2.65
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9.15
B
5.0
2.5
7.5
C
NA
D4
2.52
E
1.02
1.01,2
6.0
F
G
H
10.0
I
I3
J5
K
1 In Subareas A, B, and E, the applicable maximum basic floor area ratio of that portion of the zoning lot that is within the High Line Transfer Corridor may be increased up to a maximum of 1.0, and the applicable maximum permitted floor area ratio increased accordingly, by certification of the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 98-35 (High Line Transfer Corridor Bonus)
2 For certain zoning lots located in Subareas D, E and G, the provisions of Section 98-25 (High Line Improvement Bonus) may apply in lieu of the provisions of Section 98-30, subject to the provisions of Section 98-241 (In Subareas D, E and G)
3 For zoning lots over which the High Line passes
4 For zoning lots between West 22nd Street and West 24th Street, the floor area ratios shall be 7.5, and no floor area increases shall be permitted
5 Bonus contribution subject to provisions of Section 98-25 governing first contribution to Affordable Housing Fund
TABLE 2Qualifying Affordable Housing and Qualifying Senior Housing
Floor area ratio for standard residences and non-residential uses (maximum)
Floor area ratio for qualifying affordable housing or qualifing senior housing (maximum)
12.0
6.25
D1
9.0
D
8.33
1 For zoning lots between West 22nd Street and West 24th Street.
