R3-2
Residential R3-2
New York City zoning district · 62,221 parcels
R3-2 is defined as a Residential R3-2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 62,221 parcels classified under this district. R3-2 is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.6. Buildings in R3-2 districts have a low-rise suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). The -2 variant indicates a specific density option within the R3 group.
Development standards
R3-2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 62,221 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
commercialmax_far1.60c1_c2_overlay_commercial_only
commercialmax_far1.60c1_c2_overlay_combined
community_facilitymax_far1.60c1_c2_overlay_cf_only
community_facilitymax_far1.00standard
community_facilitymax_far0.20when_building_FAR_exceeds_0.50
residentialmax_base_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites
residentialmax_building_height_ft35not_subject_to_23-421
residentialmax_building_height_ft35ridge_line
residentialmax_building_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites
residentialmax_far0.75standard zoning lots
residentialmax_far1.00qualifying residential sites
residentialmax_far1.0Brooklyn CD 11/14/15 south of Avenue H
residentialmax_far1.60deep_front_and_wide_side_yards
residentialmax_height_ft25perimeter_walls
residentialmin_lot_area_sqft2850single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line
residentialmin_lot_width_ft30single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line
residentialmin_yard_front_ft15standard
residentialmin_yard_side_ft0other_residences
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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