R2A is defined as a Residential R2A in New York City. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There are 38,015 parcels classified under this district. R2A is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting detached single-family housing. Buildings in R2A districts have a suburban character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). This is a contextual district with height limits and street wall requirements that ensure new buildings match the scale of the existing neighborhood.
R2A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage to maintain neighborhood character across 38,015 parcels in New York City.
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance which permitted the operation of an Automotive Service Station which expires on December 16, 2025, Extension of Time to Obtain a Certifica
Extension of Time to Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy of a previous approved General City Law §36 waiver which expired on December 12, 2021: Waiver of the Board’s Rules. R2A Zoning District.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a three-story and cellar monastery (UG 3) community facility contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R2A zoning district.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a two-story plus cellar (UG 4) house of worship country to underlying bulk regulations. R2A zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-621) to permit an enlargement of an existing one-family residence. R2A zoning district.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a single-family home contrary to front yard regulation ZR §23-45. R2A zoning district.
Proposed enlargement of an existing one-family home partially located within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law §35. R2A and M1-1 zoning districts.
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the operation of a two-story professional office building which expired on March 31, 2022; Amendment to permit interior changes.
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance which permitted the operation of an automotive repair and automotive sales establishment (UG 16B) which expired on November 25, 2018; Amen
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a three-story plus cellar House of Worship (UG 4) (Bukharian Jewish Congregation of Hillcrest) contrary to ZR §24-11 (FAR); ZR §24-34 (front yard); ZR §
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