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I am trying to figure out how to find out the FAR allowance (if there is any) on a brownstone we are considering. I have heard of the 1.35 calculation – is this always accurate? B/c if so, the place is already above far and we likely can’t do anything to it. But the realtor told me that there is a FAR allowance of 640sq ft. (Of course, realtors lie- I know that).

I’m just wondering where, besides Property Shark, I can actually find this information. (I tried on Prop. Shark but they not only make you subscribe, they also make it unclear what you should subscribe to, in order to get that info).

Any advice on how to get this info would be helpful!