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What is NYC ZR § 146-211?

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This section establishes regulations for floor area modifications in M1A Districts paired with Residence Districts and M1-2A Districts paired with R6A Districts. It specifies the total floor area ratio for zoning lots with mixed residential and non-residential uses, impacting building owners in these districts.

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§ 146-211 Floor area modifications for certain paired districts

ZR § 146-211

In M1A Districts paired with Residence Districts, for zoning lots with buildings containing residential and non-residential uses, notwithstanding the maximum floor area ratio for individual uses on the zoning lot, the total floor area ratio shall be as follows:

TOTAL FLOOR AREA RATIO

However, in M1-2A Districts paired with R6A Districts, for zoning lots with a lot area greater than 10,000 square feet, where the floor area provided exceeds an equivalent floor area ratio of 4.5, any such excess floor area shall be allocated exclusively to:

referenced commercial and manufacturing uses, other than automotive repair and maintenance establishments listed under Use Group VI (Retail and Services); or

libraries, museums, community centers, non-commercial art galleries or philanthropic or non-profit institutions without sleeping accommodations listed under Use Group III(B) (Community Facilities Without Sleeping Accommodations).

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