New York Zoning Ordinance Attorneys
Zoning Ordinance
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Like all U.S. cities, New York City is divided into zones that regulate how the property inside them can be used. Zoning is invisible to most people -- but if you're involved in real estate development, improvement, sales or purchases, you'll almost certainly have to think about zoning issues. Zoning can also be an issue for tenants in lofts or other non-traditional housing arrangements, who may have their zoning changed underneath them as their neighborhoods change. In either case, you may need help understanding your options; pursuing or objecting to a change with municipal authorities; or even suing to stop a zoning change.
The law firm of Robert Aronov & Associates, P.C., represents clients with all types of zoning-related legal problems in the New York metro area. We represent owners and potential owners of commercial, residential and industrial real estate who need to understand and change the zoning that affects their buildings. If you have a matter that goes beyond simple transactions, we also represent clients before administrative bodies and in litigation before the Supreme Court of New York.
Zoning in New York
Zoning in New York goes beyond dividing land into manufacturing, residential or commercial zones. Zoning also specifies low, medium or high density and may be overlaid by special zoning districts encouraging mixed-use buildings, affordable housing or other public-policy goals. Zoning dictates:
- Which of 18 "use groups" the building is in, which affects how it may be used
- How big the building can be (floor area ratio, lot lines and lot coverage)
- How many units are allowed, in residential buildings
- Open-space and parking requirements
- Anything specific to the area
Before you can make significant changes to a property, you need a permit from the city showing your plan conforms to existing zoning. If it doesn't, you'll need to ask for a discretionary action, a special permit or other authorization by the City Planning Commission, the Board of Standards and Appeals or the Department of Housing Preservation and Development. In some cases, you may be able to get a variance allowing you to depart from zoning requirements.
Robert Aronov & Associates can advise you on how best to meet your project's needs and represent you throughout the process, including in administrative or legal appeals to an initial decision. If necessary, we can also represent clients accused of zoning violations before the Environmental Control Board or a court. And we're available to help clients whose zoning has changed in a way that adversely affects them.
New York City Zoning Ordinance Lawyers
The New York City real estate firm of Robert Aronov & Associates, P.C. focuses its practice on real estate law -- residential, commercial and mixed-use. We handle all types of real estate matters, including matters for individual homebuyers as well as large-scale developers, buyers and sellers. We maintain five offices in Queens, Brooklyn and Manhattan, serving all five boroughs as well as Long Island, Westchester and other upstate counties.
For a free consultation on your zoning matter, contact Robert Aronov & Associates, P.C., today.