by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 28, 2019 | NYC Zoning
The Special Lincoln Square District is a Special Zoning District in New York City. This district includes Lincoln Center and some of the surrounding area including the intersection of Broadway and Columbus Ave. Special Lincoln Square District Zoning NYC New York...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In NYC the Manhattan Special Midtown District has special zoning regulations that allow for some of the largest buildings in New York. In my opinion the Special Midtown District is the most complicated zoning in NYC. In this article we will barely scratch the surface...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
A Qualifying Ground Floor is a building who’s second floor is at least 13 feet above curb level. The NYC Zoning Resolution has certain code benefits for these types of buildings. In New York City Zoning the Qualifying Ground Floor only applies too residential...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In NYC developing a public plaza can result in a zoning bonus allowing additional floor area for a building in certain zoning districts. The Zoning District will determine if this option is available and what extend of bonus will be allowed. What Is a Plaza?...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
Open Space Ratio is a Zoning term for the amount of open area on a zoning lot in the form of a percentage relative to the building square footage. A 10,000 square foot building with an Open Space Ration of 20% would have 2,000 square feet of open space. Open...
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Dec 19, 2019 | NYC Zoning
In Zoning a Non-Conforming Use is a legal existing use that does not conform with the allowed Zoning Uses for its district. A Non Complying Building is a legal existing building who’s bulk does not comply with the Zoning District’s Bulk Requirements for...