M1-2 Zoning in NYC
M1-2 is a light manufacturing zoning district in New York City. It allows a manufacturing FAR of 2.0 and a front wall of 60 ft or 4 stories. 2,842 tax lots carry the M1-2 designation, 64% of them in Brooklyn.
M1-2 zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max FAR (manufacturing) | 2.0 | ZR 43-12. |
| Front wall height | 60 ft or 4 stories | Whichever is lower (ZR 43-43), narrow street. |
| Sky exposure plane | 2.7:1 | Vertical to horizontal, narrow street (ZR 43-43). |
| Tower above the plane | Not allowed | ZR 43-45. |
| Residential use | Not permitted as of right | Only through a rezoning, special permit or other City action. |
M1-2 lots in the data
Where M1-2 lots are
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M1-2 zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in M1-2?
Residential FAR in M1-2 is 2.0 (ZR 23-22). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in M1-2?
M1-2 sets a front wall of 60 feet or 4 stories, whichever is lower, then a sky exposure plane rising 2.7 foot per foot of setback on narrow streets (ZR 43-43).
Does City of Yes affect M1-2 lots?
2,842 of 2,842 M1-2 lots (100%) flag as touched by at least one City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program in NYRezone's screening. Eligibility is lot by lot; verify each one.
Where are the M1-2 lots?
Brooklyn 1,833, The Bronx 804, Queens 170, Manhattan 35.
Look up any M1-2 lot
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Sources & freshness
Data: NYC MapPLUTO 26v2 (checked Sept. 28, 2026); compiled by NYRezone. Parcel counts and built-versus-allowed FAR come from that release. Rule values come from the NYC Zoning Resolution as amended by City of Yes for Housing Opportunity (Dec 2024). This is orientation, not legal advice: confirm a lot with the Department of City Planning before you act on it.