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. Lot Coverage...
The Special Tribeca Mixed Use District (TMU) has special rules governing the size and configuration of Lofts with regards to enlarging, extending, combining, and subdividing lofts. These rules will supersede the Zoning Codes of the Underlying District. Special Tribeca Mixed Use District The Zoning Code uses a...
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 indicated on the Zoning Maps. These...
Joint Live Work Quarters for Artists or JLWQA is a building use for buildings designated for Artist live work spaces. This applies in certain loft dwellings in a few Zoning districts within New York City. Joint Live Work Quarters for Artists: JLWQA There are buildings in NYC,...
A base plane is an imaginary horizontal plane that determines the elevation from which a building's height is measured. There are multiple ways to calculate a base plane outlined in the NYC Zoning Resolution. Base Plane Definition The following is based on the New York City Zoning...
The Base Flood Elevation (BFE) is an elevation indicated on the Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Map defining the elevation of a potential flood. The Design Flood Elevation (DFE) uses the BFE in order to determine the appropriate elevation for construction of new structures within a...
A tax lot is a real property recorded on the City Tax Map and a Zoning Lot is the extent of land to be treated as one lot for the purposes of assessing the Zoning. In most cases, the tax lot and zoning lot are...
I am Jorge Fontan an architect and owner of Fontan Architect a New York Architecture Firm. I have been blogging about architecture since 2016 and I have now launched a Youtube Channel. Jorge Fontan Architect Youtube Channel I posted my first Youtube Video around 10 years before...
A building arcade is a covered portion of a building that is otherwise open to a street or public area. NYC Zoning Building Arcade Bonus What is a Building Arcade? A building arcade is a covered portion of a building that is otherwise open to a street or...
The aggregate width of street walls is a term used in the NYC Zoning Resolution. This width is the total combined width of all walls within 50 feet of a street line. Aggregate Width of Street Walls The Aggregate Width of Street Walls is a zoning term...