NY A01627

Prohibits zoning lot mergers for multiple dwellings in cities with 5 million+ population (New York City) from creating any new non-compliance with pre-existing zoning regulations

Limits floor area transfers between tax lots to no more than two adjacent lots and caps increases at 20% of the receiving lot's floor area prior to merger

Bars lots that have previously been merged or received transferred floor area from participating in additional floor area transfers

Prevents tax lots receiving transferred floor area from also receiving floor area bonuses for affordable or mandatory inclusionary housing under NYC zoning rules

Requires the department to maintain a publicly accessible database and map showing all floor area transfers and lot mergers, including online copies of zoning lot development agreements

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law