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New York City zoning guide
An introduction to NYC Zoning Resolution, selected zoning districts, overlays and the review process in New York City. Confirm the current zoning designation and applicable provisions for the parcel.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Official ordinance and source-check scope
R6A and R6B residential FAR examples checked against Section 23-22. Other district descriptions, height, overlays and discretionary-review requirements have not been comprehensively verified. Checked 2026-09-11.
NYC Zoning Resolution §23-22 — R6–R12 floor-area table and footnotes
Before applying a number to a parcel
Confirm the current mapped district, lot geometry, permitted use, qualifying housing category, special districts and overlays. A listed FAR example is not a buildable floor-area calculation. Height, setbacks, exclusions, bonuses and other controls require their own checks.
Selected district references
| Code | District reference | FAR source example | Height | Review limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | Low-density residential 1 | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| R3-2 | Lower density residential | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| R6A | Contextual residential | 3.00 standard; 3.90 qualifying affordable or senior housing | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Section 23-22 example only; definitions, other bulk rules and special-district provisions still apply. FAR source checked 2026-09-11. |
| R6B | Contextual residential | 2.00 standard; 2.40 qualifying affordable or senior housing | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Do not substitute an R6A or general R6 standard for R6B. FAR source checked 2026-09-11. |
| R8 | Higher density residential | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| R10 | Highest density residential | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| C1 | Local commercial overlay | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| C6 | Central commercial | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| M1 | Light manufacturing | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| M2 | Medium manufacturing | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
| M3 | Heavy manufacturing | Check current code; no verified value here | Check mapped height/bulk district and applicable exceptions | Confirm the mapped district, permitted uses, special provisions and project eligibility in the official source. |
Overlay and approval questions
- Does a special district, historic designation, shoreline or flood rule apply?
- Which discretionary approvals or project-specific streamlining criteria must be satisfied?
- Are state or federal provisions relevant, and what conditions or exclusions do they impose?
Review-process context
Confirm the approval route for the proposed action with City Planning or the responsible agency. The FAR source check on this page does not establish as-of-right status or whether ULURP, another discretionary approval, or a building permit is required.
Questions
What zoning ordinance applies in New York City?
NYC Zoning Resolution
How does the review process work in New York City?
Confirm the approval route for the proposed action with City Planning or the responsible agency. The FAR source check on this page does not establish as-of-right status or whether ULURP, another discretionary approval, or a building permit is required.
Explore a site in New York City
Start with the parcel location and inspect the available site context. Confirm zoning and development requirements with the responsible local authority.
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