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What is NYC ZR § 146-232?

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This section outlines modifications to height and setback regulations for zoning lots near elevated rail lines and in specific district pairings. It specifies allowable increases in building heights in certain districts and conditions under which these modifications apply. Applies to building owners in M1-2A/R6A, C6-3A, M1-4A/R9A, and M1A Districts.

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§ 146-232 Other height and setback modifications

ZR § 146-232

The height and setback regulations of the applicable underlying districts shall be modified as follows:

for zoning lots, or portions thereof, within 100 feet of a side lot line that is located within 30 feet of an elevated rail line, the applicable maximum building heights may be increased by 10 feet in M1-2A/R6A Districts, and by 20 feet in C6-3A and M1-4A/R9A Districts; and

in M1A Districts paired with Residence Districts, for zoning lots with buildings containing both residential and non-residential uses, the following height and setback modifications may be applied: District Maximum base height (in feet) Maximum height of buildings or other structures (in feet) M1-1A/R6B 65 95 M1-2A/R6A 95 125 In addition, for zoning lots with a lot area greater than or equal to 20,000 square feet, a building may exceed the maximum building heights established in such table by 25 percent.

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