R6
Residential R6
New York City zoning district · 67,804 parcels
R6 is defined as a Residential R6 in New York City. The maximum building height is 70 feet. There are 67,804 parcels classified under this district. R6 is a medium-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 2.2. Buildings in R6 districts have a apartment house character with a general height limit of 70 feet (6 stories).
The workhorse apartment zone, for developers. R6 allows multifamily apartment buildings up to 70 feet, about 6 stories. FAR (floor-area ratio, total floor space versus lot size) is 2.2, enough for real apartment houses, not just rowhouses. Common across older mid-density neighborhoods — the kind of block lined with six-story brick buildings.
Development standards
R6 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 67,804 parcels in New York City.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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