# NYC zoning relief

> Research NYC zoning relief applications and decisions.

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## Start here

- [Install](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-bsa#capability-setup)
- [New to skills?](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/agents)
- [All skills](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities?kind=skills)

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## What it does

Give Norma the NYC property and the period or question to research. Norma looks up BSA applications and decisions, keeps the original record links and dates, and reports the coverage of the search.

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## Install

Connect Arch Studio in Claude or ChatGPT, then return to your conversation and ask Norma for the task. Your assistant uses its available file access and tools to carry out the skill.

- [Add to Claude](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=claude&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Add to ChatGPT](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install?host=chatgpt&surface=app&method=mcp)
- [Setup guide](https://architecturestudio.ai/docs/install)

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## Versions and source

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · MCP — Available as MCP workflow instructions in compatible Claude and ChatGPT connections. The assistant performs the work with its own tools and permissions and verifies the actual result before reporting completion.

Arch Studio 1.5.1.2 · Open source — Included in the public plugin for Claude Code and Codex. In this version: NYC zoning relief — Find BSA variances, special permits and appeals for a New York City property.

- [Hosted release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/hosted-1-5-1-2-0692a162)
- [Read public source](https://github.com/AlpacaLabsLLC/skills-for-architects/blob/b85cba155ddbabe8e721fc79044e5a9ef4aa7540/skills/nyc-bsa/SKILL.md)
- [Public release details](https://architecturestudio.ai/releases/public-1-5-1-2)

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## Usage

Ask Norma in plain language. With Arch Studio connected through MCP, no $ or / command is required. Norma is your assistant working with Arch Studio.

```text
Use Arch Studio to check BSA records for this NYC site. Distinguish applications from decisions and link the original decision before explaining any granted relief or conditions.
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## What it researches

### Applications

Norma identifies requested relief, application identities, recorded status and dates.

### Decisions

Norma links original decisions before explaining their terms or conditions.

### Unresolved relief

Norma distinguishes an application from granted relief and leaves a missing decision unverified.

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## Workflow

1. **Locate** — Norma resolves the selected property and requested period.
2. **Research** — Norma retrieves the relevant BSA applications and decisions and reads their current source definitions.
3. **Report** — Norma presents the findings, original links and any unavailable or incomplete sources.

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## Pairs with

Norma can review applicable zoning controls alongside the evidence of site-specific relief.

- [NYC zoning analysis](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-zoning-analysis-nyc)

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## Related skills

NYC zoning analysis — Understand a NYC site’s use and envelope constraints.

NYC property report — Bring NYC property research together in one report.

- [NYC zoning analysis](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-zoning-analysis-nyc)
- [NYC property report](https://architecturestudio.ai/capabilities/skill-nyc-property-report)