R1-2
Residential R1-2
New York City zoning district · 14,217 parcels
R1-2 is defined as a Residential R1-2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 14,217 parcels classified under this district. R1-2 is a very low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting detached single-family housing. Buildings in R1-2 districts have a suburban estate character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). The -2 variant indicates a specific density option within the R1 group.
Development standards
R1-2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 14,217 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmin_yard_front_ft15corner_lots_one_front_yard
residentialmax_base_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites
residentialmax_building_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites
residentialmax_far0.75standard zoning lots
residentialmax_far1.00qualifying residential sites
residentialmin_lot_area_sqft4750single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line
residentialmin_lot_width_ft50single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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