R5B is defined as a Residential R5B in New York City. The maximum building height is 24 feet. There are 30,617 parcels classified under this district. R5B is a medium-low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily and rowhouse housing with a maximum FAR of 1.1. Buildings in R5B districts have a rowhouse and small apartment character with a general height limit of 40 feet (3 stories). This is a lower-density contextual district with strict height limits, preserving the low-rise character of brownstone and rowhouse neighborhoods.
R5B regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 30,617 parcels in New York City.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of an existing school contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R6A & R5B zoning districts.
Proposed construction of a semi-detached cellar, three story, three family building located within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law Section 35 within an R5B zoning district.
Proposed construction of a semi-detached cellar, three story, three family building located within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law Section 35 within an R5B zoning district .
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance which permitted the operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) which expires on October 8, 2023. C1-3/R5B zoning district.
Extension of Term (11-411) of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) which expired on February 18, 2018, Amendment (11-412) to permit the enl
Angel Guardian Home
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a physical culture establishment (Powerhouse Gym) in a portion of an existing one-story commercial b
Bay Ridge Parkway-Doctors' Row Historic District
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the operation of a bank (UG 6) in a residential zoning district, contrary to §22-00 which expired on Ja
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the use of banquet hall (catering establishment) (UG9) which expired on December 10, 2016; Waiver of the Rules. C1-3/R5B
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