What is the maximum building height for R7 zoning?

The maximum building height for R7 zoning is 85 ft.

Are there additional rules for R7 zoning?

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How do I find out if my property is zoned R7?

Check your property's zoning classification on the city's GIS map or look up your parcel on MuniMind's property pages. You can also contact the local planning department.

Can I request a zoning change from R7?

Zoning changes require a formal application to the planning commission. The process typically involves a public hearing, staff review, and council approval. Consult the local planning department for specific requirements.

R7

Residential District R7

New York City zoning district · 37,764 parcels

R7 is defined as a Residential District R7 in New York City. The maximum building height is 85 feet. There are 37,764 parcels classified under this district. R7 is a medium-high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing. Buildings in R7 districts have a mid-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 85 feet (8 stories).

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Development standards

R7 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 37,764 parcels in New York City.

Max Height

85ft

Floor area ratio

Use typeParameterValueConditions

allmax_height_ft60front_wall_within_initial_setback

allmax_height_ft50LH-1

allmax_height_ft60LH-1A

allmax_height_ft70LH-2

allmax_height_ft100LH-3

allmax_height_stories6front_wall_within_initial_setback

allmax_lot_coverage90shallow_interior_or_through_lots_max_cap

allmax_lot_coverage100within_100ft_of_corner_intersection_135deg_or_less

allmax_lot_coverage100within_100ft_of_short_dimension_block_street_line

allmin_lot_area_sqft600inner_court_minimum_area

allmin_lot_width_ft20inner_court_minimum_dimension

allmin_setback_above_base_ft20narrow_streets

allmin_setback_above_base_ft15wide_streets

allmin_setback_above_base_ft20above_125_ft_from_rear_yard_line

allmin_yard_front_ft15narrow_streets_optional_open_area

allmin_yard_front_ft10wide_streets_optional_open_area

allmin_yard_rear_ft20detached_or_zero_lot_line_at_or_below_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30detached_or_zero_lot_line_above_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_under_40ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft20semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_40ft_or_greater_at_or_below_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft30semi_detached_or_attached_lot_width_40ft_or_greater_above_75ft

allmin_yard_rear_ft0beyond_100ft_of_street_line_where_rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft0multiple_rear_lot_lines_where_rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft30corner_lots_or_bounded_by_two_streets;beyond_100ft;rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line

allmin_yard_rear_ft0corner_lots_or_bounded_by_two_streets;beyond_100ft;rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line;no_rear_yard_required

allmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_corner

allmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_short_dimension_front_lot_line

allmin_yard_rear_ft30rear_lot_line_coincides_with_rear_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allmin_yard_rear_ft0rear_lot_line_coincides_with_side_lot_line_of_adjoining_zoning_lot

allsky_exposure_plane60 ft above street line; 2.7:1 narrow street, 5.6:1 wide streetstandard

allsky_exposure_plane60 ft above street line; 3.7:1 narrow street, 7.6:1 wide streetalternate_front_setback_with_open_area

allsky_exposure_plane60 ft above street line, slope 3.7:1 vertical:horizontalnarrow_streets_alternate

allsky_exposure_plane60 ft above street line, slope 7.6:1 vertical:horizontalwide_streets_alternate

community_facilitymax_far3.44philanthropic_or_non_profit_with_sleeping_accommodations

community_facilitymin_yard_rear_ft30standard

community_facilitymin_yard_rear_ft10interior_lots_max_depth_50ft_or_less

community_facilitymin_yard_side_ft8adjoining_R1_R2_R3_R4_R5_district_boundary

residentialdensity_factor680standard

residentialmax_height_ft60within_initial_setback_distance

residentialmax_height_stories6within_initial_setback_distance

residentialmax_lot_coverage80interior_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage80through_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage100corner_lots

residentialmax_lot_coverage65eligible_site_lot_area_30000sf_or_more_not_large_site

residentialmax_lot_coverage50eligible_site_large_site

residentialmin_lot_area_sqft2375single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line

residentialmin_lot_area_sqft1700other_residences

residentialmin_lot_width_ft25single_or_two_family_detached_or_zero_lot_line

residentialmin_lot_width_ft18other_residences

residentialmin_setback_above_base_ft15wide_streets

residentialmin_setback_above_base_ft20narrow_streets

residentialmin_yard_rear_ft20legally_required_windows

residentialmin_yard_rear_ft10legally_required_windows_shallow_interior_lots

residentialmin_yard_side_ft5detached_single_or_two_family

residentialmin_yard_side_ft0other_residences

residentialmin_yard_side_ft20legally_required_windows

residentialsky_exposure_plane60 ft start, 2.7:1 slopenarrow_streets

residentialsky_exposure_plane60 ft start, 5.6:1 slopewide_streets

Frequently asked questions

Code references

Section NYC Zoning Resolution

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