R3
Residential District R3
New York City zoning district · 219,399 parcels
R3 is defined as a Residential District R3 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 219,399 parcels classified under this district. R3 is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing. Buildings in R3 districts have a low-rise suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories).
For homeowners and small builders wanting one- or two-family houses. R3 is a low-density, low-rise suburban zone: detached or semi-detached homes up to 35 feet (about 2 stories). Room for a small rental unit alongside the owner. No big apartment buildings or stores. One of NYC's most common residential zones, blanketing outer-borough neighborhoods with over 219,000 lots.
Development standards
R3 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 219,399 parcels in New York City.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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