N.Y.C. Admin. Code § 25-802: § 25-802 Standard.

a. A request for modification or removal of a deed restriction submitted to the department shall be reviewed in accordance with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Such request shall only be approved upon a determination that the proposed modification or removal is appropriate and furthers the best interests of the city. In reaching such a determination, the following factors, at a minimum, shall be considered:

i. the potential effect of a requested removal or modification of a deed restriction on the community in which the property is located and the city generally;

ii. whether modifying or removing such deed restriction could allow the property to serve alternate purposes beneficial to the community or city as a whole;

iii. if such modification or removal could result in the closing of a facility providing services in the community or a reduction in such services and the impact of any such closure or reduction; and

iv. the potential impact of such modification or removal on, at a minimum, the following: the provision of open spaces; the character of certain designated areas of historic and architectural interests; the availability of space for educational, religious, recreational, health, and similar community-based facilities that serve community residents; the availability of local retail businesses; the availability of affordable housing in the community; economic development; and investments in infrastructure.

b.

Changes. The department shall not modify or remove any deed restriction without the approval of the mayor, or the mayor's designee, pursuant to section 3-119.

(L.L. 2016/176, 12/22/2016, eff. 12/22/2016)