R3A
Residential R3A
New York City zoning district · 54,534 parcels
R3A is defined as a Residential R3A in New York City. The maximum building height is 26 feet. There are 54,534 parcels classified under this district. R3A is a low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.6. Buildings in R3A districts have a low-rise 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.
Development standards
R3A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 54,534 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving R3A· 10
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of an apartment building contrary use and underlying bulk requirements. R3A Special Hillside Purpose District, Lower Growth Management Area.
Re-instatement of a previously approved variance which permitted a parking lot to a restaurant use into a portion of the zoning lot contrary to underlying use regulations which expired on May 4, 1975;
Extension of Term of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an automotive service repair facility (UG 16B) which expired on November 8, 2021; Waiver of the Board’s Rules of Practic
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the maintenance and repairs of motor-operated cemetery equipment and accessory parking and storage of motor vehicles which expir
Common Law Vesting application requesting that the Board determine that the property owner secured a vested right to complete construction of a development prior to the adaption of a zoning text amend
Common Law Vesting application requesting that the Board determine that the property owner secured a vested right to complete construction of a development prior to the adaption of a zoning text amend
Common Law Vesting application requesting that the Board determine that the property owner secured a vested right to complete construction of a development prior to the adaption of a zoning text amend
Extension of time to complete construction and obtain a Certificate of Occupancy on a previously approved variance whicch expired on 1/15/2023 for a single family home with non -complying side yards
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a single-family dwelling contrary to ZR 23-45 (Front Yard Regulations). R3A Special Hillsides Preservation District
Extension of Term of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the operation of a commercial office building which expired on August 10, 2012; Amendment for signage, Waiver of the Board’
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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