New York City Zoning R7-1 Height Factor

ZONE R7-1

(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: 15.5 – 25.5 %
FAR (floor area ratio)
-Residential 0.87 – 3.44

-Community Facility: 4.8

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

Required Parking:

60% of Dwelling Units (group parking facility)

Income Restricted Housing Units (IRHU) :

-Outside Transit Zone: 15%

Affordable Independent Residence for seniors (AIRS):

-Outside Transit Zone: 10%

*small lot 10,000 ft. or less: 30%

10,000 – 15,000: N/A

Waived if the number smaller than: 5 parkings