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54-30 Enlargements or Conversions

NYC Zoning Resolution > V Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Buildings > 4 - Non-Complying Buildings > 54-30 Enlargements or Conversions
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54-31 General Provisions

Except as otherwise provided in Section 54-313, a non-complying building or other structure may be enlarged or converted, provided that no enlargement or conversion may be made which would either create a new non-compliance or increase the degree of non-compliance of a building or other structure or any portion thereof.

54-311 Buildings Containing Rooming Units

If a building or portion of a building contains rooming units, such rooming units may be converted to dwelling units in accordance with the provisions of Section 15-111 (Number of permitted dwelling units).

54-312 Modification of Provisions

The Board of Standards and Appeals may modify the above requirements in accordance with the provisions of Sections 73-61 (General Provisions) and 73-65 (Enlargement of Public Utility Facilities).

54-313 Single- or Two-Family Residences With Non-Complying Front Yards or Side Yards

(a)        In R4 Districts, except R4-1, R4A and R4B Districts, and in R5 Districts other than R5B Districts, for an existing single- or two-family residence with a non-complying front yard, an enlargement involving a vertical extension of existing building walls facing such non-complying front yard is permitted, provided the following conditions are met:

(1)        the portion of the building which is being vertically extended complies with the height and setback regulations specified for the district in which it is located; and

(2)        the non-complying front yard where the building wall is being vertically extended is at least 10 feet in depth.

Notwithstanding the above, the provisions of this paragraph (a) shall also be applicable in R4A Districts in lower density growth management areas.

(b)        In all districts, for an existing single- or two-family residence with a non-complying side yard, an enlargement involving a vertical extension of existing building walls facing such non-complying side yard is permitted, provided the following conditions are met:

(1)        the portion of the building which is being vertically extended complies with the height and setback regulations applicable to an R3-2 District;

(2)        the non-complying side yard where the building wall is being vertically extended is at least three feet in width and the minimum distance between such building wall and the nearest building wall or vertical prolongation thereof on an adjoining zoning lot across the common side lot line is eight feet;

(3)        the enlarged building does not contain more than two dwelling units;

(4)        there is no encroachment on the existing non-complying side yard, except as set forth in this Section; and

(5)        the enlargement does not otherwise result in the creation of a new non-compliance or in an increase in the degree of non-compliance.

Notwithstanding the provisions set forth in paragraphs (a)(1) and (b)(1) of this Section, when an existing building has added exterior wall thickness pursuant to Section 23-44 (Permitted Obstructions in Required Yards or Rear Yard Equivalents), such vertical extensions may align with the location of the finished exterior building wall of the existing building.

54-314 Modification by Authorization

In R6, R7 or R8 Districts, for any substantial rehabilitation of one or more non-complying multiple dwellings which were in existence prior to December 15, 1961, the City Planning Commission may authorize the existing open space on the zoning lot to be reduced by not more than five percent and the existing building floor area on such zoning lot to be increased by not more than five percent, if the Commission finds that such modification of the applicable bulk regulations as set forth in Section 54-31 will result in an improved apartment design with adequate access of light and air and an improved circulation system. In the Special Clinton District, such authorizations may apply to complying multiple dwellings and may include a five percent increase in lot coverage and floor area. The Commission, in making the findings above may round out the floor area or lot coverage increase to the nearest percent.

No increase in the existing density and apartment floor area shall be permitted for such buildings.

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