R5D
Residential R5D
New York City zoning district · 4,741 parcels
R5D is defined as a Residential R5D in New York City. The maximum building height is 40 feet. There are 4,741 parcels classified under this district. R5D is a medium-low-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily and rowhouse housing with a maximum FAR of 2.0. Buildings in R5D districts have a rowhouse and small apartment character with a general height limit of 40 feet (3 stories). This contextual district permits higher density through the Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) program, requiring permanently affordable units in new developments.
Development standards
R5D regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 4,741 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving R5D· 10
Amendment (§11-412) and Extension of Term (§11-411) of an approved variance which permitted the operation of an automotive service station with accessory uses. Amendment seeks to permit the enlargeme
Special Permit (§73-311) to permit an eating and drinking establishment (Starbucks) with an accessory drive-thru contrary to ZR §32-10. C1-3/R5D zoning district.
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance which permitted the operation of an Gasoline Service Station which expired on October 7, 2015; Waiver of the Board’s Rules. C2-3/R5 zoni
Special Permit (§73-211) to permit the operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) with an accessory convenience store contrary to ZR §32-10. C2-3/R5D zoning district.
Extension of Term (§11-411) of an approved variance for the continued operation of an automotive laundry (UG 16B) which expired on August 13, 2022; Waiver of the Board’s Rules of Practice and Procedur
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-52) which permitted expansion of a retail drugstore (Use Group 6) into a residential district which expires on February 9, 2024. C2-3/R3
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of a seven story residential building with 32 dwellings units contrary to ZR Sections 23-142( Floor area ), 23-45 (front yard) , 23 -451 ( planting) , 23-4
Proposed development of a seven-story residential building not fronting on a mapped street contrary to General City Law §36. R5D zoning district.
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an automotive repair establishment and automotive sales (UG 16B) which expired on January 25, 2021; Extension
Special Permit (§73-243) to permit an eating and drinking establishment (Starbucks) with an accessory drive-thru contrary to ZR §32-10. C1-3/R5D zoning district.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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