R4A is defined as a Residential R4A in New York City. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There are 25,850 parcels classified under this district. R4A is a low-medium-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.9. Buildings in R4A districts have a semi-detached and small multifamily character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood.
R4A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 25,850 parcels in New York City.
Appeal of a New York City Department of Buildings challenging the validity of a building permit. C4A zoning district
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a UG 3 school contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R4A Special Bay Ridge Purpose District.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a House of Worship (UG 4) (Al Furqan Mosque) contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R4A zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously granted variance (§72-21) which permitted professional offices (Use Group 6) in a residential building which expires on September 15, 2022; Amendment to permit a chan
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a two-story, two-family residential building that does not provide one required front yard contrary to ZR §23-45. R4A zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-243) which permitted the operation of an accessory drive-through to an eating and drinking establishment which expired on September 14, 2
Extension of Time to Obtain a CO of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of a non-conforming Automotive Repair Facility (UG 16B) contrary to ZR §52-22 which expired on Mar
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a two-family, two story dwelling contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R4A zoning district.
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Variance (72-21) to allow the construction of a four story residential building at the premises, located within an R4A zoning district.
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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