NYC M1-1 Zoning for homeless shelter

[Chaim S.]

Hi, First post here.. 

Taking a 100k sf lot under contract. Understanding is that the FAR is 1, unless its used as a 'Community Facility' which will allow a 2.4 FAR. 

Will a homeless shelter, which I believe is allowed in M1-1 zoning, be considered a 'Community facility'? 

Thanks! 

[Chaim S.]

Quote from @Abel Curiel:

Hello @Chaim S.,

Welcome to the BP forums!

NYC DOB considers a shelter a 'community facility with sleeping quarters' and may require a special permit for this use.

Thanks Abel, You provided me with the right search terms to dig deeper. 

Correct, Shelter will be under use group 3, which will need a special permit to be allowed in M1-1 Zoning. Given that it's categorized as 'Community facility', 2.4 FAR should be allowed. 

Thanks again!