Section 107-461 - Side yards
In R2 and R3 Districts, for zoning lots containing only single- or two-family detached residences , two side yards , each with a minimum width of five feet, and a total width of 15 feet, shall be provided.
§107-461
Side yards
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Dec 5, 2024
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 107-461: Side yards. Applies to 2 zoning districts.
In plain English
In R2 and R3 districts, low-density house zones, a lot with only a one- or two-family detached house needs two side yards, the open strips along each side of the house. Each must be at least 5 feet wide, and the two together must total at least 15 feet. So one side can be wider, but neither can shrink below 5 feet.
Verbatim section text
Applies to 2 zoning districts
Official source: View §107-461 on zr.planning.nyc.gov