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What is NYC ZR § 101-222?

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This section establishes maximum building heights and setback requirements for specified zoning districts, including C2-4/R7-1, C6-1, C6-4.5, C6-6, C6-9, and C6-12. The regulations dictate that buildings exceeding base heights must provide setbacks as outlined in Section 23-433. Applies to building owners in designated zoning districts.

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§ 101-222 Standard height and setback regulations

ZR § 101-222

C2-4/R7-1 C6-1 C6-4.5 C6-6 C6-9 C6-12

In the districts indicated, except C6-1A Districts, a building or other structure shall not exceed the applicable maximum building height set forth in the table in this Section. Furthermore, any portion of a building or other structure that exceeds the applicable maximum base height shall provide a setback pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-433 (Standard setback regulations).

MAXIMUM BASE HEIGHTS AND MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS IN C2-4/R7-1, C6-1, C6-4.5, C6-6, C6-9 AND C6-12 DISTRICTS

Maximum base height

Maximum building height

District

Beyond 100 feet of a wide street

Within 100 feet of a wide street

C2-4/R7-1

85

165

C6-1

125

155

185

215

C6-4.5 C6-6 C6-9

255

C5-4 C6-4

In the districts indicated, the underlying height and setback provisions applicable to an R10A District shall apply. However, the minimum base height requirements need not apply.

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