R2A Zoning in NYC
R2A is a single-family detached zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 0.75 and buildings up to 35 ft tall. 38,015 tax lots carry the R2A designation, all in Queens. Their average built FAR is 0.4, against 0.75 allowed.
R2A zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 0.75 | ZR 23-21, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| Largest single dwelling unit | FAR 0.6 | Standard lots of 4,000 sq ft or more (ZR 23-21 footnote). |
| Street wall / base height | 25 ft | Before the pitched roof begins (ZR 23-42). |
| Max building height | 35 ft | Pitched roof required. |
| Front yard | 15 ft | ZR 23-32. |
| Side yard | 5 ft each side | Detached homes only, so side yards always apply. |
| Lot coverage | 40% interior, 80% corner | ZR 23-36. |
| Building types | Detached only |
R2A lots in the data
Where R2A lots are
- Queens: 38,015 parcels
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R2A zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R2A?
Residential FAR in R2A is 0.75 (ZR 23-21). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R2A?
R2A buildings reach 35 feet at most, with a 25-foot street wall under a pitched roof (ZR 23-42).
How built-out are R2A lots?
The average R2A lot is built to 0.4 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 0.75 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 47% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R2A lots?
38,015 of 38,015 R2A 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.
Look up any R2A lot
The NYRezone NYC zoning map shows zoning, buildable area and unused floor area for every parcel. No login.
Related R2 districts
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.