R3-1 Zoning Code - New York City
What is an R3-1 Zoning District?
R3-1 districts are the lowest density districts that allow semi-detached one- and two-family residences, as well as detached homes. R3-1 districts generally follow existing patterns of development – a minimum lot width of 40 feet for detached houses, and 18 feet for semi-detached. For both detached and semi-detached houses, the maximum lot coverage is 35% and the 0.5 FAR (Floor Area Ratio) may be increased by an attic allowance of up to 20% for the inclusion of a space beneath a pitched roof. The perimeter wall may rise to 21 feet before sloping or being set back to a maximum building height of 35 feet.
Front yards must be at least 15 feet deep. Two side yards with a minimum combined width of 13 feet are required for a detached residence; one eight-foot side yard is required for each semi-detached residence. All parking must be located in the side or rear yard or in the garage. An in-house garage is permitted in a semi-detached house, or in a detached house if the lot is 40 feet or wider. One off-street parking space is required for each dwelling unit.
Properties located in an R3-1 Zoning District
We have hand-picked several properties located in an R3-1 zoning district in one of the five boroughs of New York: Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and the Bronx.
Most of our property reports come with an exterior building photo, together with highly detailed information on the property.
- 1902 Tenbroeck Avenue, Bronx, NY
- 3841 Lyme Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
- 28 Hempstead Avenue, Staten Island, NY
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