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101-222 Standard Height and Setback Regulations

NYC Zoning Resolution > X Special Purpose Districts > 1 - Special Downtown Brooklyn District (dB) > 101-20 Special Bulk Regulations > 101-22 Special Height and Setback Regulations > 101-222 Standard Height and Setback Regulations
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C2-4/R7-1  C6-1  C6-4.5  C6-6  C6-9
In the districts indicated, except C6-1A Districts, a building or other structure shall not exceed the applicable maximum building height set forth in the table in this Section. Furthermore, any portion of a building or other structure that exceeds the applicable maximum base height shall be set back at least 10 feet from a wide street line and at least 15 feet from a narrow street line.
MAXIMUM BASE HEIGHTS AND MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHTS IN C2-4/R7-1, C6-1, C6-4.5, C6-6 AND C6-9 DISTRICTS
Maximum Base Height
Maximum building Height
District
Beyond 100 feet of a wide street
Within 100 feet of a wide street
Beyond 100 feet of a wide street
Within 100 feet of a wide street
C2-4/R7-1
85
85
160
160
C6-1
125
150
185
210
C6-4.5  C6-6  C6-9
125
150
250
250
C5-4 C6-4
In the districts indicated, the maximum height of a building or other structure and the maximum number of stories shall be as set forth in Section 23-662 (Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations) for an R10 District. For buildings meeting the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 23-664 (Modified height and setback regulations for certain Inclusionary Housing buildings or affordable independent residences for seniors), such maximum heights and number of stories may be modified in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of Section 23-664 for an R10 District. Separate maximum building heights are set forth within such Sections for Quality Housing buildings with qualifying ground floors and for those with non-qualifying ground floors. Furthermore, any portion of a building or other structure that exceeds the applicable maximum base height shall be set back at least 10 feet from a wide street line and at least 15 feet from a narrow street line.

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