Section 126-232 - Minimum required side yards
Side yards shall be provided with a width of 10 feet.
§126-232
Minimum required side yards
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Jul 29, 2009
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 126-232: Minimum required side yards.
In plain English
Buildings here must leave a side yard — open space between the building and the side lot line — at least 10 feet wide. That gap keeps neighboring buildings apart for light, air, and access along the sides.
Verbatim section text
Official source: View §126-232 on zr.planning.nyc.gov