Public plazas/arcades created by private developers in exchange for FAR bonus. §37-70 series. Subject to ongoing maintenance + public-access obligations.
POPS
Privately Owned Public Spaces
NYC Zoning Program
Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS)
Privately Owned Public Spaces is a New York City zoning program known by the abbreviation POPS. Public plazas/arcades created by private developers in exchange for FAR bonus. §37-70 series. Subject to ongoing maintenance + public-access obligations.
Quick Facts
- Abbreviation
- POPS
- Key sections
- 4
- Related programs
- 0
What does POPS do?
Which ZR sections govern POPS?
4 key sections cover this program.
Frequently Asked
What is Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS)?
Privately Owned Public Spaces (POPS) is a New York City zoning program. Public plazas/arcades created by private developers in exchange for FAR bonus. §37-70 series. Subject to ongoing maintenance + public-access obligations.
Which Zoning Resolution sections govern POPS?
Privately Owned Public Spaces is governed by §37-70, §37-721, §37-722, §37-723 of the New York City Zoning Resolution. Each section provides specific rules, eligibility, and limits.
How does POPS relate to other NYC zoning programs?
POPS operates as a standalone program in the NYC Zoning Resolution.
Building under POPS?
Ask Zonable about eligibility, FAR bonuses, and recent cases.