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What is NYC ZR § 134-25?

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This section establishes the maximum floor plate size for buildings within the Southern Subdistrict, specifying limits based on location. In the Eastern Subarea, stories above 125 feet cannot exceed 30,000 square feet, while in the Western Subarea, the limit is 27,000 square feet. Applies to building owners in the Southern Subdistrict.

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§ 134-25 Maximum Floor Plate Size

ZR § 134-25

Within the Southern Subdistrict, the maximum area and length of any story shall be as specified in this Section, as applicable.

Within the Eastern Subarea, the maximum length of a building at any height shall be 400 feet, as measured parallel to the street line. For the purposes of the Section, abutting buildings shall be considered a single building. However, buildings that only abut via an enclosed bridge that is located at least 30 feet above the adjoining grade, and that has a width of not more than 30 feet, length of not more than 60 feet and a height not exceeding 15 feet, shall not be considered a single building.

For any story fully above a height of 125 feet, the following provisions shall apply. Where a building has multiple portions above such height, the maximum size requirements shall apply to each portion separately.

(a)In the Eastern Subarea, no story shall be permitted to have a gross area in excess of 30,000 square feet.

(b)In the Western Subarea, no story shall be permitted to have a gross area in excess of 27,000 square feet.

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