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What is NYC ZR § 139-21?

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This section establishes basic floor area regulations and allows for modifications under specific provisions. It references several sections that detail special floor area provisions for various zoning lots, including those for community facilities and transit improvements. Applies to building owners and property operators managing zoning lots.

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§ 139-21 Floor Area Regulations

ZR § 139-21

Basic floor area regulations are established in Section 139-211. Such regulations may be modified by the provisions of this Section, inclusive.

The basic maximum floor area ratios may be increased for certain zoning lots pursuant to Sections 139-212 (Gowanus mix) and 139-213 (Special floor area provisions for transit improvements).

Special regulations for community facility floor area on zoning lots containing schools are set forth in Section 139-214 (Special floor area provisions for zoning lots containing schools).

Special regulations for certain zoning lots are set forth in Section 139-215 (Special floor area provisions for zoning lots containing comfort stations) and 139-216 (Special floor area provisions for street improvements).

For the purposes of applying the provisions of Section 64-322 (Special floor area modifications for flood-resistant buildings), primary frontages shall be the locations designated on Map 3 in the Appendix to this Chapter.

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