R8 is defined as a Residential R8 in New York City. The maximum building height is 120 feet. There are 4,878 parcels classified under this district. R8 is a high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 6.02. Buildings in R8 districts have a high-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 120 feet (12 stories).
R8 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 4,878 parcels in New York City.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a 22-story residential building containing 282 units of permanently affordable housing and supportive non-profit housing contrary to underlying bulk regu
Variance (§72-21) to permit the legalization of an existing 28-story, with cellar, residential and community-facility building designed to comply with the Zoning Resolution bulk regulations applicable
Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of an existing commercial and community facility building contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R8 Special Grand Concourse District.
Extension of Term (§11-411) for the continued operation of an accessory commercial open parking lot and accessory commercial storage shed which expired on May 11, 2024. R8 Special Clinton Purpose Dis
Motion to review decision; remand.
Application pursuant to Section 666.7(a) of the New York City Charter and Section 1-06 of the Board of Standards and Appeals (the “Board” or “BSA”) Rules of Practice and Procedure, to request that the
Variance (§72-21) to permit two buildings to be combined and to add a two-story rear extension to be used as House of Worship (UG 4) (Seventh-Day Adventist Church) contrary to ZR §24-11 (Lot Coverage)
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the development of a multi-family residential building, contrary to floor area (§23-145), rear yard (§
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance which permitted a parking lot (UG 8) which expired on June 3, 2010; Waiver of the Rules. R8 zoning district
Proposed vertical enlargement of an existing six story building to allow for a new penthouse floor and roof above the sixth floor which requires a waiver of the Multiple Dwelling Law and Building C
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