R1

Residence District (Low Density)

New York City, New York County, New York

Leafy, low-density neighborhoods of large, single-family detached homes. These districts have sizeable required lot areas to produce large, roomy houses.

Not fixed, governed by sky exposure plane (R1-2A: max 35 ft building height). ft

Max Building Height

0.5

Floor Area Ratio

9,500 sqft

Minimum Lot Size

20 ft

Front Setback

Development Standards

Max Building Height Not fixed, governed by sky exposure plane (R1-2A: max 35 ft building height). ft
Floor Area Ratio 0.5
Minimum Lot Size 9,500 sqft
Front Setback 20 ft
Rear Setback 30 ft
Side Setback 15 ft

Parking

One off-street parking space required for each dwelling unit.

New York City Location

Permitted Uses

2 uses permitted in R1

Use Category
Community facilities Civic
Single-family detached residences Residential

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