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What is NYC ZR § 101-43?

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This section mandates the relocation of existing subway stair entrances onto a zoning lot for developments with at least 5,000 square feet of lot area. The new entrances must comply with specific provisions. Applies to building owners developing properties adjacent to designated subway stations.

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§ 101-43 Off-street Relocation or Renovation of a Subway Stair

ZR § 101-43

Where a development is constructed on a zoning lot that contains at least 5,000 square feet of lot area and fronts on a sidewalk containing a stairway entrance or entrances into a subway station, the existing entrance or entrances shall be relocated from the street onto the zoning lot. For the purposes of this Section, a development shall not include an extension. The new entrance or entrances shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Section 37-40 (OFF-STREET RELOCATION OR RENOVATION OF A SUBWAY STAIR). The subway stations where such improvements are required are listed in the following table and shown on Map 6 (Subway Station Improvement Areas) in Appendix E of this Chapter.

Station

Line

Court Street-Borough Hall

Eastern Parkway/Montague Street Tunnel

DeKalb Avenue

4th Avenue/Brighton

Hoyt Street

Eastern Parkway

Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street

Crosstown/Fulton Street

Jay Street-MetroTech

Culver/Fulton Street

Lawrence Street

Montague Street Tunnel

Nevins Street

Atlantic Avenue-Pacific Street

4th Avenue

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