What is the maximum building height for R2 zoning?

The maximum building height for R2 zoning is 35 ft.

Are there additional rules for R2 zoning?

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How do I find out if my property is zoned R2?

Check your property's zoning classification on the city's GIS map or look up your parcel on Zonable's property pages. You can also contact the local planning department.

Can I request a zoning change from R2?

Zoning changes require a formal application to the planning commission. The process typically involves a public hearing, staff review, and council approval. Consult the local planning department for specific requirements.

R2

Residential R2

New York City zoning district · 39,807 parcels

R2 is defined as a Residential R2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 39,807 parcels classified under this district. R2 is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting detached single-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.5. Buildings in R2 districts have a suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories).

In plain English

For homeowners wanting a detached single-family house. R2 is a low-density, suburban-feeling zone: one freestanding home per lot, capped at a FAR (floor-area ratio, floor space divided by lot size) of 0.5, up to 35 feet (about 2 stories). No apartments, attached homes, or businesses. Common across outer-borough neighborhoods. A big slice of NYC's quiet residential blocks, with nearly 40,000 lots.

Development standards

R2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 39,807 parcels in New York City.

Max Height

35ft

Floor area ratio

Use typeParameterValueConditions

allmax_height_ft50LH-1

allmax_height_ft60LH-1A

allmax_height_ft70LH-2

allmax_height_ft100LH-3

allmax_lot_coverage90shallow_interior_or_through_lots_max_cap

allmax_lot_coverage100within_100ft_of_corner_intersection_135deg_or_less

allmax_lot_coverage100within_100ft_of_short_dimension_block_street_line

allmin_lot_area_sqft600inner_court_minimum_area

allmin_lot_width_ft20inner_court_minimum_dimension

allmin_setback_above_base_ft20above_125_ft_from_rear_yard_line

allmin_yard_front_ft20standard

allmin_yard_rear_ft20detached_or_zero_lot_line_at_or_below_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30detached_or_zero_lot_line_above_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_under_40ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft20semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_40ft_or_greater_at_or_below_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_40ft_or_greater_above_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft5beyond_100ft_of_street_line_where_rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft5multiple_rear_lot_lines_where_rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft30corner_lots_or_bounded_by_two_streets;beyond_100ft;rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line

allmin_yard_rear_ft8corner_lots_or_bounded_by_two_streets;beyond_100ft;rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line

allmin_yard_rear_ft30rear_lot_line_coincides_with_rear_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft8rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allsky_exposure_plane25 ft vertical, 1:1 slope on narrow street; 25 ft vertical, 1:1 slope on wide streetfront_setback_where_front_yards_required

commercialmax_far1.00c1_c2_overlay_commercial_only

commercialmax_far1.00c1_c2_overlay_combined

community_facilitymax_far0.50c1_c2_overlay_cf_only

community_facilitymax_far1.00standard

community_facilitymin_lot_area_sqft5700ambulatory_diagnostic_health_care_lower_density_growth_management

community_facilitymin_lot_area_sqft10000child_care_services_lower_density_growth_management

community_facilitymin_lot_width_ft60lower_density_growth_management

community_facilitymin_yard_rear_ft30standard

community_facilitymin_yard_rear_ft10interior_lots_max_depth_50ft_or_less

community_facilitymin_yard_side_ft8aggregate_street_wall_width_80ft_or_less

residentialdensity_factor680standard

residentialmax_base_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites

residentialmax_building_height_ft35qualifying_residential_sites

residentialmax_building_height_ft35ridge_line

residentialmax_far0.75standard zoning lots

residentialmax_far1.00qualifying residential sites

residentialmax_far1.0Brooklyn CD 11/14/15 south of Avenue H

residentialmax_height_ft25perimeter_walls

residentialmax_lot_coverage40single_or_two_family_interior_or_through_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage80single_or_two_family_corner_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage80multiple_dwelling_interior_or_through_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage100multiple_dwelling_corner_lots

residentialmin_lot_area_sqft3800single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line

residentialmin_lot_area_sqft1700other_residences

residentialmin_lot_width_ft40single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line

residentialmin_lot_width_ft18other_residences

residentialmin_yard_front_ft15standard

residentialmin_yard_rear_ft20legally_required_windows

residentialmin_yard_rear_ft10legally_required_windows_shallow_interior_lots

residentialmin_yard_side_ft3narrow_lot_existing_pre_1961_minimum

residentialmin_yard_side_ft20legally_required_windows

residentialmin_yard_side_ft8detached_single_or_two_family, each side yard

residentialmin_yard_side_ft5qualifying_residential_sites_open_area_provided

residentialmin_yard_side_ft5adjacent_zoning_lot_has_side_yard

Frequently asked questions

Code references

Section NYC Zoning Resolution

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