New York City Zoning R1-1

ZONE R1-1 (Non-contextual)

Zoning R1-1 in NYC designates low-density residential areas where only single-family detached homes are permitted to be built.

Zoning R1-1 primarily focuses on residential land use, ensuring that the neighborhood maintains a suburban character with spacious lots and single-family homes.

R1-1 districts have low population density due to restrictions on the number of dwelling units allowed per lot, promoting a quieter and less congested environment.

Zoning R1-1 aims to preserve the suburban feel of the neighborhood by prohibiting multi-family dwellings and promoting a homogeneous housing stock of single-family residences.

Applicable Use Groups in R1-1:

Single-family Detached
Use group 1 (residential use)
Use groups 3 and 4 (community facility use)

Applicable bulk:

LOT
Minimum Lot area: 9,500 sf
Minimum Lot width: 100 sf

YARD
Minimum Front Yard 20 ft
Minimum Side Yards (interior or Through lots)
For detached or zero lot line ( 2 side yards / each 15 ft / total side yards 35 ft)

*semi-detached and multi-family are not applicable in this zone

Minimum Rear Yard: 30 ft

Maximum Open Space Ratio: 150.0
Maximum Lot Coverage: N/A
FAR (floor area ratio) residential: 0.50
Community facility: 1.0

Sky Exposure Plane: starts at 25 ft. building height
Maximum Perimeter wall: N/A
Maximum Street wall: N/A
Maximum Building Height: 35 ft.
Dwelling unit factor: just for the detached and semi-detached 4,750

Required Parking in Zoning R1-1:

1 per dwelling unit

Source: NYC DOB Zoning Resolution