M2-4A
M-A Manufacturing District M2-4A (5.0 / 4.0 FAR)
New York City zoning district
M2-4A is defined as a M-A Manufacturing District M2-4A (5.0 / 4.0 FAR) in New York City.
In plain English
For medium-industrial development at higher density — multi-story factories, warehouses, and workshops. M2-4A allows up to 5 times the lot's area in floor space for industry, 4 times for commercial uses (FAR = floor-area ratio). The "A" adds contextual height and street-wall rules. For industrial business owners and developers, not housing.
Development standards
M2-4A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_base_height_ft125standard
allmax_building_height_ft155standard
allmin_setback_above_base_ft10wide_streets
allmin_setback_above_base_ft15narrow_streets
manufacturingmax_far5.00qualifying_uses
manufacturingmax_far4.00other_uses
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section 43-132
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