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
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