R6B Zoning in NYC
R6B is a mid-density apartment zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 2.0 and buildings up to 55 ft tall. 50,733 tax lots carry the R6B designation, 78% of them in Brooklyn. Their average built FAR is 1.64, against 2 allowed.
R6B zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 2.0 | ZR 23-22, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR with Universal Affordability Preference | 2.4 | Qualifying affordable housing bonus (UAP), ZR 23-22. |
| Base height | 30 to 45 ft | Minimum to maximum street wall (ZR 23-432). |
| Max building height | 55 ft | ZR 23-432. |
| Max height with UAP | 65 ft | Base up to 45 ft. |
| Residential tower | Not allowed | ZR 23-435. |
R6B lots in the data
Where R6B lots are
- Brooklyn: 39,680 parcels
- Queens: 10,688 parcels
- The Bronx: 301 parcels
- Staten Island: 64 parcels
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R6B zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R6B?
Residential FAR in R6B 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 R6B?
R6B caps buildings at 55 feet, with a base of 30 to 45 ft (ZR 23-432). With the affordable-housing bonus the cap is 65 feet.
How built-out are R6B lots?
The average R6B lot is built to 1.64 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 2 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 18% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R6B lots?
50,733 of 50,733 R6B 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 R6B 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.