54-53 - Residential Retrofits

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


Notwithstanding the other provisions of this Chapter, in all districts, for #buildings# where 75 percent or more of the existing
floor space is allocated to #residential uses#, an #enlargement#, #extension#, #conversion#, change of #use# or other alteration to
such #building# may create a new #non-compliance# or increase the degree of a #non-compliance#, provided that:

(a)    increases to existing #non-compliances#, or the creation of new #non-compliances#, with regard to maximum
       #residential# #floor area ratio# shall be limited in size to floor space existing with the volume of a #building or other
       structure# on the #zoning lot#. For #multiple dwelling residences#, such allowance shall be limited to #buildings#
       existing on December 5, 2024;

(b)    increases to existing #non-compliances# with regard to required #open space#, #yards#, #rear yard equivalents#, or
       #courts#, as applicable, shall not diminish the area of the existing open area 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# on the #zoning lot#;
      and

(c)   increases to existing #non-compliances#, or the creation of new #non-compliances#, with regard to the permitted height
      and setback of a #building or other structure#, or the height of a permitted obstruction, 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.
                             Zoning Resolution

         THE CITY OF NEW YORK          CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
            Eric Adams, Mayor             Daniel R. Garodnick, Chair


Article VI - Special Regulations Applicable to
                 Certain Areas


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                                      Zoning Resolution

                  THE CITY OF NEW YORK          CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
                     Eric Adams, Mayor             Daniel R. Garodnick, Chair


Chapter 1 - Special Regulations Applying Around Major Airports


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Chapter 1 - Special Regulations Applying Around Major Airports