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What is NYC ZR § 98-63?

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This section outlines the requirements for recording a High Line access easement volume with the Office of the City Register and submitting a certified copy to the Department of City Planning. The issuance of building permits by the Commissioner of Buildings is contingent upon the receipt of this documentation. Applies to property owners involved in developments requiring access easements.

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§ 98-63 Recording of High Line Access Easement Volume

ZR § 98-63

An instrument in a form acceptable to the Department of City Planning creating a High Line access easement volume shall be recorded in the Office of the City Register, a certified copy of which shall be submitted to the Department of City Planning.

Notice by the Department of City Planning of its receipt of a certified copy of an instrument establishing any access easements required pursuant to this Chapter shall be a precondition to issuance by the Commissioner of Buildings of any building permits including any foundation or alteration permit for any development of enlargement on a site pursuant to Section 98-60 for primary access easements. Receipt of a certified copy of an instrument creating a secondary access easement shall be provided in conjunction with notification, pursuant to Section 98-33, paragraph (a).

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