R7X
Residential R7X
New York City zoning district · 803 parcels
R7X is defined as a Residential R7X in New York City. The maximum building height is 85 feet. There are 803 parcels classified under this district. R7X is a medium-high-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting multifamily housing with a maximum FAR of 5.0. Buildings in R7X districts have a mid-rise apartment character with a general height limit of 85 feet (8 stories). This contextual district has modified height and setback rules, typically allowing slightly taller buildings with lower lot coverage than standard contextual districts.
Development standards
R7X regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 803 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving R7X· 10
Extension of Term (§ 11-411) of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an automotive service repair facility (UG 16B) which expired on October 29, 2021; Waiver of the Board’s Rules
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously granted variance permitting the operation of a Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) which expired on July 7, 2016. C2-3/R7X zoning district.
Compliance Hearing of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the legalization of a one (1) story enlargement to a one (1) story blacksmith and welding shop (UG 16) which increased the
Extension of term of previously granted variance for the continued operation of a non-conforming open public parking lot which expired on June 14, 2013. R7-A zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously granted Variance (§72-21) for the continued operation of a plumbing supply establishment (Jamaica Plumbing and Heating Supply, Inc.) which expired on June 27, 2013.
Appeals challenging the Department of Buildings determination to revoke 12 permits previously issued permitting business accessory signs on the basis that they are appear to be advertising signs.
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit a physical culture establishment (Blink Fitness) within portions of an existing building. C2-3(R7X) zoning district.
Appeal challenging the Department of Buildings’ determination that signs located on the north and south walls of the subject building are not a continuous legal nonconforming use. C2-2 Zoning district
Coney Island Theater (later Shore Theater) Building
Extension of Time to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy for a gasoline service station (BP North America) which expired on December 13, 2007; Waiver of the Rules. C2-3/R7X zoning district.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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