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What is NYC ZR § 145-42?

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This section outlines the process for transferring floor area between sites in Subarea B1, requiring certification from the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission. It also details the potential for floor area bonuses for public realm improvements and associated bulk modifications. Applies to property developers in designated subdistricts.

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§ 145-42 Special Approvals in Subdistrict B

ZR § 145-42

For certain portions of Subarea B1, a transfer of floor area from a granting site to a receiving site shall be allowed by certification of the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission, pursuant to Section 145-421 (Certification for transfer of floor area).

For qualifying public realm improvement sites in Subarea B1, the Commission may grant, by authorization, a floor area bonus for transit and station area improvements pursuant to Section 145-422 (Authorization for qualifying public realm improvement sites). In conjunction with such floor area bonus, the Commission may authorize bulk modifications, other than modifications to the floor area ratio, pursuant to Section 145-423 (Authorization for additional modifications on qualifying public realm improvement sites).

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