R8A
Residential R8A
New York City zoning district · 1,285 parcels
R8A is defined as a Residential R8A in New York City. The maximum building height is 90 feet. There are 1,285 parcels classified under this district. R8A is a high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 6.02. Buildings in R8A districts have a high-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 120 feet (12 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood.
Development standards
R8A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 1,285 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving R8A· 10
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a building to contrary to ZR §23-692(d)(2), a/k/a the “sliver law,” to allow the proposed building to exceed the maximum allowable building height by 6.0
Proposed 3-story enlargement to an existing 6-story residential building. The applicant seeks a waiver of: MDL Section 211.1 (non-fireproof tenement cannot exceed five-stories), MDL Section 212.1 (no
Proposed 3-story enlargement to an existing 6-story residential building. The applicant seeks a waiver of: MDL Section 211.1 (non-fireproof tenement cannot exceed five-stories). R8A zoning district.
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to permit multi-family residential use which expired on December 15, 2019; Waiver of the Board’s Rules of Practice
Amendment of a previously variance to facilitate the transfer of unused development rights from the variance site for incorporation into a new as-of-right development. R7-2 zoning district.
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-19) permitting the legalization and enlargement of a school (Followers of Jesus Mennonite Church & School) in a
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the construction of a new mixed-use building containing a FRESH Program food store, a preschool and 16
Variance (§72-21) to permit multi-family residential use at the premises. R8A/C2-5 zoning districts.
Variance (§72-21) to facilitate the construction of a ten-story mixed-use forty -six (46) residential dwelling units and retail on the ground floor and cellar. R8A zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-36) to allow for a physical culture establishment (PCE) (Blink Fitness) within a portions of a new two-story commercial building (currently under construction). C8-3 zoning distric
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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