M2
Manufacturing District M2
New York City zoning district · 1,800 parcels
M2 is defined as a Manufacturing District M2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 60 feet. There are 1,800 parcels classified under this district. M2 is a medium manufacturing zoning district in New York City. Medium manufacturing districts for industries that generate moderate levels of noise, vibration, or emissions. Fewer performance standard restrictions than M1. Found in established industrial areas.
Development standards
M2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 1,800 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_height_ft40standard
allmax_height_ft75non_illuminated_or_indirect_illumination
allmax_height_ft58indirect_illumination_within_500ft_of_R_or_C_district
allmax_units_per_lot150accessory_group_parking_facility_max_spaces
allmin_yard_front_ft20adjoining_residence_district_boundary_at_centerline_of_street_less_than_60ft_wide
allmin_yard_rear_ft20districts without A suffix
allmin_yard_rear_ft0along_railroad_right_of_way
manufacturingmax_far2.4expansion_of_existing_building_with_CPC_certification_and_council_approval
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20corner_lots_beyond_100ft_of_street_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft30district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_no_A_suffix
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20A_suffix_district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_corner
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft0multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft0standard
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft8if_side_yard_provided
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft15district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_no_A_suffix
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft8district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_A_suffix
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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