New York City Zoning R8 Height Factor

ZONE R8 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

Open space ratio: 5.9 – 11.9 %

FAR (floor area ratio)
-Residential 0.95 – 6.02

-Community Facility: 6.5

Sky Exposure Plane : Starts at 85 ft
Dwelling unit factor : detached and semi detached: 680
Other conditions: 680

Required Parking:

40% of Dwelling Units (group parking facility)

Income Restricted Housing Units (IRHU) :

-Outside Transit Zone: 12%

Affordable Independent Residence for seniors (AIRS):

-Outside Transit Zone: 10%

*small lot 10,000 ft. or less: 0%

10,000 – 15,000: 20%

Waived if the number is smaller than: 15 Parkings