New York City Zoning R6B
Hamoun Niknejad2026-03-12T00:41:22+00:00The New York City Zoning Resolution is basically a giant instruction manual that tells you what you can build, where, and how big, before you even talk about DOB permits.NYC zoning districts are named using:a letter (what the area is mainly for), plusnumbers (intensity/density), and sometimesa suffix letter (a “flavor” of the district—often contextual)1) How many zoning “categories” does NYC have?NYC has three main zoning district categories:A) Residence Districts (R)R = Residential (homes, apartments, plus community facilities...
Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in Zoning Analysis
Hamoun Niknejad2026-04-07T15:28:48+00:00FAR (Floor Area Ratio) in NYC Zoning: What It Really Means and Why It is Important)If you’ve ever sat in a meeting with an architect, an expeditor, or a developer in New York City, you’ve probably heard someone say:“Okay—what’s the FAR?”And everyone nods like that single number explains the whole project.It doesn’t… but it is one of the most important numbers in NYC zoning analysis. FAR—short for Floor Area Ratio—is basically the city’s way of limiting how much building you...
NEW YORK CITY ZONING RESOLUTION
Hamoun Niknejad2026-04-01T19:10:04+00:00If you own a building in New York City (or you’re a new architect or real-estate agent), NYC zoning can feel like trying to read a “choose-your-own-adventure” book… where every choice sends you to a different chapter, appendix, map, footnote, and special rule.This post is a clear, educational walkthrough of:How many zoning categories does NYC have?The big zoning families (R, C, M) and their subcategories (R1, R2, etc.)What overlays and Special Purpose Districts areWhy NYC zoning is one of the...
How to Get a Building Permit in NYC
Hamoun Niknejad2026-03-12T00:47:22+00:00How to Get a Building Permit in NYC (in the fastest way)If you’ve ever tried to do construction in New York City, you know the drill—nothing happens without the city’s blessing. That blessing comes in the form of a building permit (sometimes called a construction permit in NYC) from the Department of Buildings (DOB).Sounds simple, right? Well, not exactly. The process can be a maze of paperwork, approvals, and “hurry up and wait.” But don’t worry—I’m going to walk you...