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... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
The Manhattan Core is a Zoning Term in reference to the areas of Manhattan in Community Districts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8. The Manhattan Core is a used in Zoning to distinguish parts of Manhattan for special regulations. Specifically New York City Zoning has many... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
The Lower Density Growth Management Areas are certain zoning districts within Staten island and Part of The Bronx where additional zoning codes exist to limit development and prevent an increase to the density of the neighborhoods. This is meant to limit what was... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
Lot Coverage is a Zoning term for the amount of lot area a building occupies. The lot coverage is normally shown in the form of a percentage and is calculated by dividing the applicable building footprint by the lot area and multiplying by 100. The following... by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Feb 6, 2021 | NYC Zoning
In New York City, a Limited Height District (LH) is a district where building heights are limited. This applies to buildings and other structures and is set by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. Limited Height Districts NYC The Limited Height districts are... 
by Jorge Fontan | Last updated Aug 17, 2023 | Lofts, New York City, NYC Zoning
What is JLWQA? JLWQA are Joint Live-Work Quarters for Artists, a building use designation for artist Live-Work space established by Use Group 17D of the New York City Zoning Resolution. JLWQA was created to allow artists lofts in converted manufacturing buildings in... 
