R5A Zoning in NYC
R5A is a low-rise multifamily zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 1.5 and buildings up to 35 ft tall. 4,109 tax lots carry the R5A designation, 69% of them in the Bronx. Their average built FAR is 0.96, against 1.5 allowed.
R5A zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 1.5 | ZR 23-21, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR, qualifying residential site | 2.0 | Sites of 5,000 sq ft or more meeting ZR 12-10; PLUTO cannot confirm it, check the lot. |
| Street wall / base height | 25 ft | Before the pitched roof begins (ZR 23-42). |
| Max building height | 35 ft | Pitched roof required. |
| Front yard | 10 ft | ZR 23-32. |
| Side yard | 5 ft each side | Detached homes only, so side yards always apply. |
| Lot coverage | 60% interior, 80% corner | ZR 23-36. |
| Building types | Detached only |
R5A lots in the data
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R5A zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R5A?
Residential FAR in R5A is 1.5 (ZR 23-21). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R5A?
R5A buildings reach 35 feet at most, with a 25-foot street wall under a pitched roof (ZR 23-42).
How built-out are R5A lots?
The average R5A lot is built to 0.96 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 1.5 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 36% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R5A lots?
4,109 of 4,109 R5A 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 R5A 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.