R5D Zoning in NYC
R5D is a low-rise multifamily zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 2.0 and buildings up to 45 ft tall. 4,741 tax lots carry the R5D designation, 77% of them in Queens. Their average built FAR is 1.38, against 2 allowed.
R5D zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 2.0 | ZR 23-21, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| Street wall / base height | 45 ft | Flat-roofed forms (ZR 23-42). |
| Max building height | 45 ft | |
| Front yard | 5 ft | ZR 23-32. |
| Side yard | 5 ft each side | Where the building is not attached. |
| Lot coverage | 60% interior, 80% corner | ZR 23-36. |
| Building types | Attached and detached |
R5D lots in the data
Where R5D lots are
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R5D zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R5D?
Residential FAR in R5D is 2.0 (ZR 23-21). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R5D?
R5D buildings reach 45 feet at most, with a 45-foot street wall and a flat roofline (ZR 23-42).
How built-out are R5D lots?
The average R5D lot is built to 1.38 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 2 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 31% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R5D lots?
4,741 of 4,741 R5D 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 R5D 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.