Property Valuation

In New York, the term 'plottage' (or assemblage) refers to an increase in value resulting from:

AInstalling a swimming pool or other improvement
BCombining two or more adjacent parcels into a single larger parcel that has greater value than the sum of the individual parcels✓ Correct
CRezoning property from residential to commercial use
DObtaining a variance for a non-conforming use

Explanation

Plottage (or assemblage increment) is the increase in value that results from combining two or more adjacent parcels into a single larger parcel. The combined parcel often has greater utility and value than the sum of the individual parcels. This concept is commonly tested on New York real estate exams.

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