Report of the Heights of Buildings Commission to the Committee on the Height, Size and Arrangement of Buildings of the Board of Estimate and Apportionment of the city of New York (1913)
New York (N.Y.). Heights of Buildings Commission, Bassett, Edward M. (Edward Murray), 1863-1948, New York (N.Y.). Board of Estimate and Apportionment, Swan, Herbert S. (Herbert Siegfried), 1888-, Williams, Frank B. (Frank Backus), 1864-1954, Durst, Seymour B., 1913-, former owner. NNC · [New York, M.B. Brown Printing and Binding Co.] · leaf 122
l districts, and the regulations to be applied in eachsuch district. Such restrictions should secure safety from fire, promotepublic health and convenience and provide adequate light, airand access. The Board should pay reasonable regard to thecharacter of the buildings existing in each district,… … Base map reproduced by courtesy of Ohman Map Company. MAP XVI—PREVAILING PERCENTAGES OF LOT AREA COVERED BYBUILDING IN BROOKLYN. Numerals indicate percentage covered. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 69 value of buildings and enhance die value of land throughout thecity. The Commission submits the…
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