R8
Residential R8
New York City zoning district · 4,878 parcels
R8 is defined as a Residential R8 in New York City. The maximum building height is 120 feet. There are 4,878 parcels classified under this district. R8 is a high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 6.02. Buildings in R8 districts have a high-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 120 feet (12 stories).
High-rise apartment buildings, for developers. Permits dense multifamily housing up to about 12 stories (roughly 120 feet), with floor space up to about 6 times the lot size (FAR = floor-area ratio, total floor area divided by lot area). The non-contextual version, so no strict street-wall match to neighbors. Think tall apartment towers in busy, high-density parts of the city. Not for single-family homeowners.
Development standards
R8 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 4,878 parcels in New York City.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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