R7B is defined as a Residential R7B in New York City. The maximum building height is 51 feet. There are 3,418 parcels classified under this district. R7B is a medium-high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 3.0. Buildings in R7B districts have a mid-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 85 feet (8 stories). This is a lower-density contextual district with strict height limits, preserving the low-rise character of brownstone and rowhouse neighborhoods.
R7B regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 3,418 parcels in New York City.
Request for a Reargument and Rehearing pursuant to §§1-12.4 and 1-12.5 of the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Variance (§72-21) to allow for a residential building contrary to floor area (ZR 23-145) and dwelling units (ZR 23-22). R7B zoning district. Litigation
Variance (§72-21) to legalize the enlargement of a six-story, multi-unit residential building, contrary to maximum floor area (§23-145). R7B zoning district.
Appeal pursuant to Section 310(2) of the Multiple Dwelling Law, requesting that the Board vary several requirements of the MDL. R7B Zoning District.
Appeal of NYC Department of Buildings’ determination that a rear yard is required at the boundary of a block coinciding with a railroad right-of-way. R7B Zoning District.
Application seeking a determination that the owner of the property has acquired a common law vested right to complete construction under the prior R7-2 zoning. R7B zoning district.
Appeal challenging the Department of Buildings’ determination to deny the reinstatement of permits that allowed an enlargement to an existing residential building. R7B zoning district..
Appeal seeking to vacate a Stop Work Order and rescind revocation of building permits issued for failure to obtain authorization from the adjacent property owner. R7B Zoning District.
An appeal seeking to vary the applicable provisions under the Multiple Dwelling Law as it applies to the enlargement of non- fireproof tenement buildings. R7-2 zoning district.
Appeal for a common law vested right to continue construction commenced under the prior R7-1 zoning district. R7B zoning district.
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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