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24-642 Inner court recesses

NYC Zoning Resolution > II Residence District Regulations > 4 Bulk Regulations for Community Facilities in Residence Districts > 24-60 Court Regulations and Minimum Distance between Windows and Walls or Lot Lines > 24-64 Inner Court Regulations > 24-642 Inner court recesses

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(12/15/61)

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In all districts, as indicated, the width of an #inner court recess#:

if 20 feet or less, shall be at least twice the depth of the recess; or

if more than 20 feet but less than 40 feet, shall be at least equal to the depth of the recess; and

need not be greater than 40 feet, whatever the depth of the recess.

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