R3-1
Residential R3-1
New York City zoning district · 50,339 parcels
R3-1 is defined as a Residential R3-1 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 50,339 parcels classified under this district. R3-1 is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.5. Buildings in R3-1 districts have a low-rise suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). The -1 variant indicates a specific density option within the R3 group.
For homeowners and small builders wanting one- or two-family detached or semi-detached houses. R3-1 is low-density and suburban, capped at a FAR (floor-area ratio, floor space divided by lot size) of 0.5, up to 35 feet (about 2 stories). The -1 version leans toward freestanding homes. No apartment buildings or shops. Common in outer-borough blocks, covering roughly 50,000 lots.
Development standards
R3-1 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 50,339 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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