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What is NYC ZR § 143-07?

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This section outlines the applicability of Article I, Chapter 5 regarding the conversion of non-residential floor area into residences or community facilities with sleeping accommodations. It allows for certain prior regulations to remain in effect for joint living-work quarters for artists, provided specific light and air provisions are met. Applies to building owners involved in property conversions.

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§ 143-07 Applicability of Article I, Chapter 5

ZR § 143-07

The provisions of Article I, Chapter 5 shall apply to the conversion of non-residential floor area to residences or community facilities with sleeping accommodations, except where such regulations are modified by the provisions of this Chapter. Where the regulations in effect prior to the establishment of this Chapter were utilized to provide floor area for joint living-work quarters for artists in a manner not otherwise permitted by Article I, Chapter 5, such provisions may continue to apply in order to convert such floor area to residences, provided that light and air provisions of Section 15-112 (Light and air provisions), and conversion provisions of Section 143-13 (Joint Living-Work Quarters for Artists) are met.

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