M1-1A
M-A Manufacturing District M1-1A (2.0 FAR)
New York City zoning district
M1-1A is defined as a M-A Manufacturing District M1-1A (2.0 FAR) in New York City.
In plain English
For light-industrial business owners — warehouses, workshops, small factories that stay relatively clean and quiet. M1-1A is low-density: buildings up to twice the lot's area in floor space (FAR = floor-area ratio). The "A" adds contextual shape rules. No housing. Good for makers, distributors, and light manufacturing in low-rise industrial pockets.
Development standards
M1-1A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_base_height_ft45standard
allmax_building_height_ft65standard
allmax_far2.00standard
allmin_setback_above_base_ft10wide_streets
allmin_setback_above_base_ft15narrow_streets
allmin_yard_rear_ft10below_65_ft
allmin_yard_rear_ft15above_65_ft
allmin_yard_rear_ft20above_125_ft
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section 43-132
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