R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 (a) For single- or two-family residences In the districts indicated, for zoning lots with buildings containing single- or #two- family residences, the maximum residential lot coverage# shall be as set forth in the following table. MAXIMUM RESIDENTIAL LOT COVERAGE FOR SINGLE OR TWO-FAMILY RESIDENCES??????? Lot type District Interior lots or Corner lots (percent) through lots (percent) R1 R2 40 80 R3 50 80 R4 R5 60 80 However, in R2X, R3A and R3X Districts, the maximum residential lot coverage shall be that lot coverage remaining after the application of all required yards on the zoning lot. (b) For multiple dwelling residences In the districts indicated, for zoning lots with buildings containing #multiple dwelling residences, where permitted, the maximum residential lot coverage for interior lots# or through lots shall be 80 percent and the maximum residential lot coverage for #corner lots# shall be 100 percent. However, for large sites with buildings utilizing the provisions of Section 23-425 (Height and setback modifications for large sites), the maximum residential lot coverage of the entire site shall be 50 percent. Individual corner lot, interior lot, or through lot portions may exceed such overall maximum, provided they do not exceed the respective maximums that would apply to zoning lots that are not large sites.
§23-361
Maximum lot coverage in R1 through R5 Districts
New York City Zoning Resolution · Last amended Dec 5, 2024
New York City Zoning Resolution Section 23-361: Maximum lot coverage in R1 through R5 Districts. Applies to 5 zoning districts. Cited in 3 BSA/CPC cases.
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Applies to 5 zoning districts
Recent cases citing §23-361· 3 of 3
Official source: View §23-361 on zr.planning.nyc.gov