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What is NYC ZR § 142-47?

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This section regulates the height and setback requirements for buildings in Subarea B4 of the Special Inwood District. Buildings within 10 feet of a street line are limited to a height of 125 feet, while portions beyond that can reach 210 feet. It also mandates sidewalk widenings along West 218th Street and Ninth Avenue. Applies to property developers in Subarea B4.

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§ 142-47 Height and Setback in Subarea B4

ZR § 142-47

In Subarea B4, as shown on Map 1 (Special Inwood District – Subdistricts and Subareas) in the Appendix to this Chapter, the height of a building within 10 feet of a street line shall not exceed 125 feet. Portions of buildings located beyond 10 feet of a street line may rise to a maximum height of 210 feet. Any development or enlargement with frontage on West 218th Street must provide a sidewalk widening with a minimum depth of five feet along such frontage. Any development or enlargement with frontage on Ninth Avenue must provide a sidewalk widening with a minimum depth of five feet along such frontage.

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