In the event that a building or other structure substantially occupied or utilized by a #non- conforming use# is damaged or destroyed to a lesser extent than that specified in Sections 52-51 to 52-54, inclusive, relating to Damage, Destruction or Demolition, the building or other structure may be restored and the non-conforming use of such building or other structure or #zoning lot may be continued, provided that such restoration shall not create a non-compliance# or increase the degree of non-compliance, if any, existing prior to such damage, destruction or demolition.
§52-55
Lesser Damage or Destruction
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Feb 2, 2011
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 52-55: Lesser Damage or Destruction. Cited in 7 BSA/CPC cases.
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Recent cases citing §52-55· 7 of 7
Official source: View §52-55 on zr.planning.nyc.gov