Lot Merge
A lot merge is an administrative process to combine lots for mapping and recordkeeping; in New York City, requests to divide (apportion) or merge (combine) lots may require permissions from both the Department of Finance and the Department of Buildings, and are processed through tax map administration workflows.
- Where it applies
- New York City
- When it comes up
- Site acquisition; pre-development; filing readiness
- Property types
- All
In practice
A tax-lot merge is not the same as a zoning-lot merger - mixing them up can break core assumptions about allowable floor area and compliance.
Related terms
Land and Site Acquisition
General information, not legal, tax or financial advice.