R4-1
Residential R4-1
New York City zoning district · 51,650 parcels
R4-1 is defined as a Residential R4-1 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 51,650 parcels classified under this district. R4-1 is a low-medium-density residential zoning district in New York City permitting one- and two-family housing with a maximum FAR of 0.9. Buildings in R4-1 districts have a semi-detached and small multifamily character with a general height limit of 35 feet (2 stories). The -1 variant indicates a specific density option within the R4 group.
Development standards
R4-1 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 51,650 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving R4-1· 10
Variance (§72-21) to permit the conversion of an existing SRO building to a five-family residential building contrary to underlying use regulations. R4-1 zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-311) to allow for an eating and drinking establishment (McDonald's) with an accessory drive-through facility contrary to ZR §32-15. C1-2/R4-1 zoning district.
Amendment of a previously approved variance which permitted the operation of an automotive service station. The amendment seeks to modify the approval to erect a new canopy. C2-2/R4-1 & C1-2/R4-1 zo
Extension of Term (§11-41) of an approved variance for an existing diner, which will expire on June 28, 2024. R4-1 zoning district.
Extension of Time to Complete Construction and Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a two-family home which expired on August 6, 2
Amendment to a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the enlargement of a school. The amendment seeks an enlargement contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R4-1 zoning district.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a three-story House of Worship (UG 4) contrary to underlying bulk requirements. R4-1 zoning district.
Extension of Time to obtain a Certificate of Occupancy of a previously approved variance permitting the operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B) which expired February 8, 2024; Waiver of th
Amendment of a previously approved variance which permit the erection and operation of an Automotive Service Station (UG 16B). The application seeks to permit the erection of two (2) new metal canopi
Special Permit (§73-621) to permit the enlargement of an existing single-family residence contrary to ZR §23-142 (Floor Area Ratio). R4-1 zoning district.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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