R1-2A
Residential R1-2A
New York City zoning district · 1,544 parcels
R1-2A is defined as a Residential R1-2A in New York City. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There are 1,544 parcels classified under this district. R1-2A is a very low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting detached single-family housing. Buildings in R1-2A districts have a suburban estate character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood. The -2 variant indicates a specific density option within the R1 group.
For homeowners in established estate neighborhoods that want new houses to match the old ones. Like R1-2 (one detached single-family home), but contextual: it caps height lower, at 26 feet, and dictates the street wall (how the building's front lines up with neighbors). Keeps the suburban look consistent. No apartments or businesses. Niche, with about 1,500 lots citywide.
Development standards
R1-2A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 1,544 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving R1-2A· 10
Special Permit (§73-621) to permit the enlargement of a two-family home contrary to ZR §23-142 (floor area ratio, lot coverage and open space). R1-2A zoning district
Special Permit (73-621) to for the enlargement of an existing one-family dwelling which will not provide the required open space ratio, located within an R1-2A zoning district.
Amendment to a Variance (§72-21) to increase the size of an existing Synagogue and School (Beth Gavriel) and alter the façade. R1-2 zoning district.
Extension of Time to complete construction and Extension of Time to obtain a certificate of occupancy of a previously granted Variance (§72-21) for the enlargement of an existing Synagogue and School
Variance (§72-21) to request a variance from the following sections of the Zoning Resolution: 24 11(floor area ratio); 24 34 (front yard requirements); and 24 521 (height and setback regulations). T
Extension of term of variance to permit use of the first and second floor as a Day Care Center. R1-2 zoning district.
Variance (§72-21) to permit, in an R2 zoning district, the proposed construction of two (2) one family, two story dwellings (UG 1) on a combined zoning lot, which does not comply with the zoning requi
Variance (§72-21) to permit, in an R2 zoning district, the proposed construction of two (2) one family, two story dwellings (UG 1) on a combined zoning lot, which does not comply with the zoning requi
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108-05 68th Road Rezoning
Daniel Ruzeu
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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