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The site, on Grand Avenue in Brooklyn, in within the R6 zoning district. Similar zoning districts are used in areas with built-up, medium-density areas such as Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx.

The site itself is 150' (wide) x 100' (deep), however; only 150' x 70' is buildable, per the zoning code. The remaining 30 feet can be designed as a backyard/public space as the program and design develop.

The zoning code also requires that the building must be within a sky exposure plan, which begins at a height of 60 feet. The set-back after this point is 20 feet, as seen in the third image below.

This creates an unique challenge to accommodate for the required sixty-five 800 square foot dorm units within this limited space.