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What is NYC ZR § 125-22?

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This section establishes the maximum floor area ratio for developments in the Newtown Creek Subdistrict at 3.15, with potential increases for public amenities and affordable housing. The Chairperson of the City Planning Commission oversees compliance with design standards. Applies to property developers in the Newtown Creek area.

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§ 125-22 Newtown Creek Subdistrict

ZR § 125-22

In the Newtown Creek Subdistrict, the maximum floor area ratio shall be 3.15, and may be increased only as set forth in this Section.

Floor area bonus for public amenities For developments located within the Newtown Creek Subdistrict that provide a publicly accessible private street and open area, the floor area ratio may be increased from 3.15 to a maximum permitted floor area ratio of 4.15, provided that the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission has certified that such publicly accessible private street and open area comply with the design standards of Sections 125-44 (Private Street Requirements in Newtown Creek Subdistrict) and 125-45 (Publicly Accessible Open Area in Newtown Creek Subdistrict).

Floor area for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing In the Newtown Creek Subdistrict, for developments that provide a publicly accessible private street and open area that comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section, the maximum residential floor area ratio for zoning lots containing qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing shall be 5.0.

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