by Jorge Fontan | Jan 2, 2020 | General Architecture, Hospitality, NYC DOB, NYC Zoning
Weather a hotel is a commercial or residential building is a matter of context. For example according to the New York City Zoning Resolution a hotel is a commercial use whereas the New York City Building Code Classifies a Hotel as Residential Occupancy. A hotel being...
by Jorge Fontan | May 10, 2019 | Hospitality, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The NYC Zoning Resolution has Use Groups to categorize buildings based on their use. NYC Zoning Use Group 7 consists of repair services and some “transient accommodations” such as motels. Hotel Zoning NYC Use Group 7 Certificate Of Occupancy for Use...
by Jorge Fontan | May 9, 2019 | Hospitality, NYC Zoning, Property Development
The NYC Zoning Resolution has Use Groups to categorize buildings based on their use. NYC Zoning Use Group 5 consists of Hotels. Hotel Zoning NYC Use Group 5 Certificate Of Occupancy for Use Group 5 Use Groups are listed on the Certificate Of Occupancy for a...
by Jorge Fontan | May 9, 2019 | Commercial, Hospitality, NYC Zoning
M1 Hotel developments in NYC within any M1 Zoning District, in most cases, will require a special permit subject to City Planning review. M1 Hotels NYC Zoning M1 Zoning Districts M1 Hotel Text Amendment Applicability Excluded Areas and Exemptions for...
by Jorge Fontan | Apr 10, 2019 | Hospitality, New York City
In most cases hostel are illegal in New York City pursuant to The Housing Maintenance Code Section 27-2077. The illegality of Hostels is further reinforced by the NYC Department Of Buildings: Building Bulletin 2013-005. Hostel Laws NYC Building Codes prohibit the...
