R2A
Residential R2A
New York City zoning district · 38,015 parcels
R2A is defined as a Residential R2A in New York City. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There are 38,015 parcels classified under this district. R2A is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting detached single-family housing. Buildings in R2A districts have a suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood.
For homeowners in suburban-style neighborhoods that want new houses to match. Like R2 (one detached single-family home), but contextual: it caps height lower, at 26 feet, and sets street wall rules (how the building's front aligns with neighbors) so newcomers fit the block's scale. No apartments or shops. Widespread in eastern Queens, covering about 38,000 lots.
Development standards
R2A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 38,015 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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