Residence District (Medium Density)
New York City, New York County, New York
R6 districts are medium-density residential areas found in built-up areas across boroughs, accommodating diverse building types from row houses to large-scale apartment developments. Developers can choose between standard height factor regulations or optional Quality Housing programs.
Not fixed for non-contextual (sky exposure plane). Quality Housing (wide streets): max 70 ft (75 ft with qualifying ground floor); (narrow streets): max 55 ft. ft
Max Building Height
0.78
Floor Area Ratio
Quality Housing (R6A equivalent): street wall no closer than adjacent street wall, but not farther than 10 feet. ft
Front Setback
Development Standards
| Max Building Height | Not fixed for non-contextual (sky exposure plane). Quality Housing (wide streets): max 70 ft (75 ft with qualifying ground floor); (narrow streets): max 55 ft. ft |
| Floor Area Ratio | 0.78 |
| Front Setback | Quality Housing (R6A equivalent): street wall no closer than adjacent street wall, but not farther than 10 feet. ft |
Parking
Required for 70% of dwelling units, waived if five or fewer spaces are required.
New York City Location
Permitted Uses
2 uses permitted in R6
| Use | Category |
|---|---|
| Community facilities | Civic |
| Multi-family residential buildings | Residential |
No permitted uses match your search.
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