R7X
Residential R7X
New York City zoning district · 803 parcels
R7X is defined as a Residential R7X in New York City. The maximum building height is 85 feet. There are 803 parcels classified under this district. R7X is a medium-high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 5.0. Buildings in R7X districts have a mid-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 85 feet (8 stories). This contextual district has modified height and setback rules, typically allowing slightly taller buildings with lower lot coverage than standard contextual districts.
Taller, slimmer mid-rise apartments, for developers. Permits multifamily housing with generous floor space up to 5 times the lot size (FAR = floor-area ratio, floor area divided by lot area). Modified height and setback rules (setback = how far back the upper floors step from the lot line) let buildings rise a bit taller while covering less of the lot. The most generous contextual district in the R7 family.
Development standards
R7X regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 803 parcels in New York City.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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