Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC ZR § 116-01?

Quick Answer

This section provides definitions for terms used in the Chapter related to the Special Stapleton Waterfront District, including 'Esplanade', 'mandatory front building wall', and 'shore public walkway'. It outlines specific public spaces and access routes within the district. Applies to stakeholders involved in development and planning within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 116-01 Definitions

ZR § 116-01

For the purposes of this Chapter, matter in italics is defined in Sections 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), 32-301 (Definitions), or in this Section.

Esplanade

The "Esplanade" is a park extending along portions of the waterfront edges of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District. The Esplanade is shown in the District Plan, Map 1 (Special Stapleton Waterfront District, Subareas and Public Spaces), in Appendix A of this Chapter.

Mandatory front building wall

A "mandatory front building wall" is the front wall of a building that generally coincides with a mandatory front building wall line, as provided in Section 116-232 (Street wall location).

Mandatory front building wall line

"Mandatory front building wall lines" are imaginary lines extending through Subarea B of the Special Stapleton Waterfront District which are shown on Map 3 (Mandatory Front Building Wall Lines) in Appendix A of this Chapter, and with which building walls must generally coincide, as provided in Section 116-232.

Pier Place, the Cove

"Pier Place" and the "Cove" are designated open spaces accessible to the public, located within the Special Stapleton Waterfront District as shown in the District Plan, Map 1, in Appendix A of this Chapter.

Shore public walkway

A "shore public walkway" is a linear public access area along the shore or water edges of a platform on a waterfront zoning lot.

Upland connection

An "upland connection" is a pedestrian way which provides a public access route from the Esplanade or a shore public walkway to a public sidewalk within a public street. Required upland connections are shown in the District Plan, Map 5 (Upland Connections and Visual Corridors), in Appendix A of this Chapter

Visual corridor

A "visual corridor" is a public street or tract of land within a block that provides a direct and unobstructed view to the water from a vantage point within a public street. Required visual corridors are shown in the District Plan, Map 5 and Map 6 (Location of Visual Corridor in Subarea E) in Appendix A of this Chapter.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Talk to an attorney before you act on NYC code.

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters