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What is NYC ZR § 118-21?

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This section establishes maximum floor area ratios for specific properties in New York City, allowing for higher ratios for qualifying affordable or senior housing. The regulations apply to building owners and developers within the defined areas, impacting their construction and development plans.

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§ 118-21 Floor Area Regulations

ZR § 118-21

The maximum floor area ratio permitted on property bounded by:

Broadway, a line midway between East 14th Street and East 13th Street, a line 100 feet west of University Place, Union Square West and Broadway, a line midway between East 17th Street and East 18th Street, a line 100 feet east of Park Avenue South and Union Square East, East 15th Street, Union Square East, East 17th Street, Union Square West and East 14th Street is 8.0. However, for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing the maximum floor area ratio shall be 9.6; and

Broadway, a line midway between East 13th Street and East 14th Street, south prolongation of the center line of Irving Place and Irving Place, East 15th Street, Union Square East, Fourth Avenue, and East 14th Street is 10.0. However, for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing the maximum floor area ratio shall be 12.

The commercial floor area ratio shall not exceed 6.0 except in accordance with the provisions of Section 66-51 (Additional Floor Area for Mass Transit Station Improvements).

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