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What is NYC ZR § 124-191?

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This section outlines the location and size restrictions for convention centers in the Special Willets Point District. It specifies that convention centers must be situated on a connector street and adhere to specific distance limitations from 126th Street. Applies to developers and operators of convention centers in the designated area.

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§ 124-191 Convention center

ZR § 124-191

A trade exposition listed under Use Group VIII, hereinafter referred to as a convention center, is permitted in the Special Willets Point District only in accordance with this Section and shall be located on a connector street. A convention center may only be located in the area as depicted on Map 2 (Location Requirements for Convention Center, Cinema and Office Tower) in the Appendix to this Chapter, being entirely within 650 feet of Northern Boulevard.

Furthermore, a convention center may not be located within 200 feet of 126th Street, and any portion of a convention center located between 200 feet and 450 feet of 126th Street shall be limited to no more than 50,000 square feet of floor area.

The main entrance of such convention center shall be on a connector street.

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