125-22 - Newtown Creek Subdistrict

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024

In the Newtown Creek Subdistrict, the maximum #floor area ratio# shall be 3.15, and may be increased only as set forth in this
Section.

(a)    #Floor area# bonus for public amenities

       For #developments# located within the Newtown Creek Subdistrict that provide a publicly accessible private street and
       open area, the #floor area ratio# may be increased from 3.15 to a maximum permitted #floor area ratio# of 4.15, provided
       that the Chairperson of the City Planning Commission has certified that such publicly accessible private street and open
       area comply with the design standards of Sections 125-44 (Private Street Requirements in Newtown Creek Subdistrict)
       and 125-45 (Publicly Accessible Open Area in Newtown Creek Subdistrict).

(b)    #Floor area# for #qualifying affordable housing# or #qualifying senior housing#

       In the Newtown Creek Subdistrict, for #developments# that provide a publicly accessible private street and open area that
       comply with the provisions of paragraph (a) of this Section, the maximum #residential# #floor area ratio# for #zoning lots#
       containing #qualifying affordable housing# or #qualifying senior housing# shall be 5.0.