R9A is defined as a Residential R9A in New York City. The maximum building height is 112 feet. There are 361 parcels classified under this district. R9A is a high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily tower housing with a maximum FAR of 7.52. Buildings in R9A districts have a tower-in-the-park or tower-on-base character with a general height limit of 150 feet (15 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood.
R9A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 361 parcels in New York City.
Extension of Time to Complete Construction and Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy (§11-332) for a period of two years from November 20, 2019.
Amendment of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to permit a change in the previously approved site plan to reflect a proposed merger of the school site with an adjacent parcel. C1-5/R9A zoning d
Special Permit (§73-36) to a physical culture establishment (Retro Fitness), within two-story masonry building. C8-3 Div. by R7-1 W/C2-4 zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-201) to allow a Use Group 8 motion picture theater (Alamo Draft house Cinema), contrary to use regulations (§32-17). R9A/C1-5 zoning district.
Appeals challenging the Department of Buildings determination to revoke 12 permits previously issued permitting business accessory signs on the basis that they are appear to be advertising signs.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a three- and eight-story school building. The proposal is contrary to ZR Section 35-24c (minimum base height). R9A with a C1-5 district overlay.
Horn & Hardart Automat Cafeteria Building
Variance (§72-21) to permit the proposed expansion at the first and second floor levels, of an existing synagogue (Use Group 4), located in both R7B and R9A zoning districts, which does not comply wit
Variance (§72-21) to permit the proposed construction of a 12 story building with commercial use on the ground floor, a school on floors 2 through 6, and housing for faculty and staff on floors 6 thro
Russell Sage Foundation Building and Annex
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