54-52 - Accessibility or Safety Retrofits

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Chapter, in all districts, an #enlargement#, #extension#, #conversion#, change of
#use# or other alteration to a #building# that furthers the design and construction of facilities for accessibility for individuals
with disabilities or furthers #building# safety by greater conformance with the most recent New York City Construction Codes,
may create a new #non-compliance# or increase the degree of a #non-compliance#, provided that increases to existing #non-
compliances#, or the creation of new #non-compliances#, with regard to:

(a)    maximum #floor area ratio# shall not exceed ten percent of the existing #floor area#, or 1,000 square feet, whichever is
       less;

(b)    required #open space#, #yards#, #rear yard equivalents#, or #courts#, as applicable, shall not diminish the size of the
       required or existing open area, as applicable, by more than 20 percent, and no further encroachment to a #non-
       complying# #yard# shall be closer to a #lot line# than an existing #building or other structure# on the #zoning lot#; and

(c)    the permitted height and setback of a #building or other structure#, shall be limited to one #story# or 15 feet, whichever
       is less.

Allowances for permitted obstructions may be applied to an existing #building#, including as modified pursuant to the
provisions of this Section.