R6B
Residential R6B
New York City zoning district · 50,735 parcels
R6B is defined as a Residential R6B in New York City. The maximum building height is 42 feet. There are 50,735 parcels classified under this district. R6B is a medium-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 2.0. Buildings in R6B districts have a apartment house character with a general height limit of 70 feet (6 stories). This is a lower-density contextual district with strict height limits, preserving the low-rise character of brownstone and rowhouse neighborhoods.
The low-rise contextual R6, for homeowners and small builders on brownstone blocks. R6B allows multifamily buildings but caps height at 42 feet, about 4 stories. FAR (floor-area ratio, total floor space versus lot size) is 2.0. The strict limit preserves the even, low-rise character of classic rowhouse streets — no looming towers among the brownstones.
Development standards
R6B regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 50,735 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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