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).
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.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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