R5 is defined as a Residential R5 in New York City. The maximum building height is 40 feet. There are 89,995 parcels classified under this district. R5 is a medium-low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily and rowhouse housing with a maximum FAR of 1.25. Buildings in R5 districts have a rowhouse and small apartment character with a general height limit of 40 feet (3 stories).
R5 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 89,995 parcels in New York City.
Amendment of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of a seminary and addition of dormitories contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R5/C2-3 and R7A zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance permitting a public parking lot of which a portion of the lot lies in a residential zoning district which expired on July 18, 2015. C4-3 & R5 zonin
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a House of Worship (Ritual Bath) contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R5 zoning district.
Re-instatement (§11-41) of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) which expired on September 24, 2012; Extension of Time to Obtain a Certific
Amendment (§11-413) to permit the legalization of a change of use of a previously approved variance permitting a manufacturing of garments, office, loading in a mixed-use building to a mixed-use resid
Amendment of a previously approved Variance (§ 72-21) to permit the further enlargement of a House of Worship (UG 3) contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R5 Special Ocean Parkway Purpose Distric
Amendment of a previously approved variance permitting a not-for-profit educational institution and ambulatory care facility contrary to underlying bulk requirements. The amendment seeks changes to t
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of single-family home contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R5 zoning district.
Amendment to the Board’s condition of term to re-instate a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted an enclosed contractor’s establishment including storage and handling of building mater
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a single-family home contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R5 zoning district.
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