Feasibility Snapshot — Example Report

Parcel Information

Address

330 West 42nd Street

Borough / Block / Lot

1 / 01014 / 0001

City

New York, NY

Lot Area

23,050 sq ft

Zoning District

C6-4

Owner

330 W 42ND ST LLC

Zoning Summary

Base FAR

10.0

Max FAR (Bonus)

12.0

Height Limit

None

Sky exposure plane

Lot Coverage

100%

Permitted Uses

Commercial, Residential, Community Facility

Overlay Zones

Theater Subdistrict (Times Square)

Setbacks

Front: sky exposure plane at 85 ft

Special District

Midtown Special District

Constraint Flags

Flood Zone: Zone X (Minimal Risk) — No FEMA restrictions

Wetlands: None identified

Brownfield: Not listed

Superfund: Not listed

Noise: High ambient (Theater District) — May require enhanced sound attenuation

Sea Level Rise: Not projected within 2100 scenario

Development Indicators

Transit Access

Excellent — 42nd St–Port Authority (A/C/E), Times Sq–42nd St (1/2/3/7/N/Q/R/W/S)

120m to nearest station

Approval Difficulty

Moderate

Special district review required

Built FAR

6.2 (of 10.0 base)

3.8 FAR remaining = ~87,590 sq ft

Last Sale

$45,200,000 (2019)

~$1,961/sq ft of lot area

Risk Signals

MEDIUM Special District Overlay

Midtown Special District imposes additional bulk and signage controls. Theater Subdistrict may require preservation of existing theater if present.

LOW High Ambient Noise

Theater District location requires enhanced sound attenuation per NYC Building Code. Adds ~$3-5/sq ft to construction cost.

Viable Development Paths

Mixed-Use Tower (As-of-Right) RECOMMENDED

10.0 FAR as-of-right for mixed commercial/residential. No special permit needed. Ground-floor retail with residential above.

Inclusionary Housing Bonus BONUS ELIGIBLE

Up to 12.0 FAR with 20% affordable units via Inclusionary Housing Program. Adds ~46,100 sq ft of developable area.

Disclaimer: This report is generated by ZoneLens using publicly available data. It is intended for preliminary screening purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or engineering advice. Verify all information with qualified professionals before making investment decisions.