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The 1961 Zoning Resolution was monumental for New York City. While the 1916 resolution introduced the concept of zoning to New York, the 1961 resolution is what made the city and its buildings what it is today. It introduced important ideas to zoning such as bulk regulations and the concept of Floor-Area Ratios. Most importantly, it laid the groundwork for the 1974 Special Clinton District zoning resolution which provides special regulations for designated areas which create transitions between the lower-scale side streets, and the Special Midtown District (established in 1982) to the east and Special Hudson Yards District (created in 2005) to the south.

The basic tenant of zoning within the boundaries of New York is the district of which …show more content…

The DOB is primarily responsible for interpreting and enforcing the zoning resolution as well as maintains the integrity of building codes. It does so by the issuance of buildings permits after reviewing applications as well as oversees the city’s buildings many rehabilitation and alterations every year. It is charged with finding and prosecuting any possible zoning violations. Variances, special permits, vested rights, extensions and modifications, city law waivers, and appeals are all also handled by the DOB through the Board of Standards and …show more content…

Also considered a special situation is the development of Inclusionary Housing requirements on a particular site such as that of the Hudson Yards project. In such situations the Department of Housing Preservation and Development would be responsible for assuring compliance with all applicable rules as set forth in the zoning resolution along with the Department of

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