R12
General Residence District (18.0 FAR)
New York City zoning district
R12 is defined as a General Residence District (18.0 FAR) in New York City.
Development standards
R12 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_building_height_ft495eligible_site
commercialmax_far2.00c1_c2_overlay_commercial_only
commercialmax_far15.00c1_c2_overlay_combined
community_facilitymax_far15.00c1_c2_overlay_cf_only
community_facilitymax_far15.00standard
residentialmax_far18.00qualifying_affordable
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section 23-22
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