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
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