New York City Zoning R6 Height Factor

ZONE R6 HF

(HEIGHT Factor and Tower)

Applicable Use:

Use group 1: Detached (single family)
Use group 2: All conditions (Single / two / Multi-Family)
Use group 3: and 4 (community facility use)

Applicable Bulk:

LOT

Minimum Lot area: All conditions: 1,700 sf
Minimum Lot width: All conditions: 18 sf

YARD

Minimum Rear yard: 30 ft

Minimum Rear Yard: 30 ft

Open space ratio: 27.50 – 37.50 %

FAR (floor area ratio)
-Residential 0.78 – 2.43

-Community Facility: 4.8

Sky Exposure Plane: Starts at 60 ft
Dwelling unit factor: detached and semi-detached: 680
Other conditions: 680

Required Parking:

70% of Dwelling Units (group parking facility)

Income Restricted Housing Units (IRHU) :

-Outside Transit Zone: 25%

Affordable Independent Residence for seniors (AIRS):

-Outside Transit Zone: 10%

*small lot 10,000 ft. or less: 50%

10,000 – 15,000: N/A

Waived if the number is smaller than 5 parkings