R7A Zoning in NYC: Mid- to high-density apartment
R7A districts are higher-density apartment districts supporting eight stories and above, common in upper Manhattan, the west Bronx and parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Citywide, 10,747 tax lots carry a primary R7A designation.
On the average R7A lot, roughly 33% of the allowed residential floor area is unused — the raw material of a rezoning-era investment thesis. Strong development districts, and City of Yes UAP bonuses can add meaningful floor area for income-restricted housing.
Where R7A lots are
FAQ
What is R7A zoning in NYC?
R7A is one of higher-density apartment districts supporting eight stories and above, common in upper Manhattan, the west Bronx and parts of Brooklyn and Queens. Across New York City, 10,747 tax lots carry a primary R7A designation.
How built-out are R7A lots today?
On average, R7A parcels are built to a floor-area ratio of 2.67 against an average maximum residential FAR of 4 — roughly 33% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Individual lots vary widely; check any specific parcel on the free NYRezone map.
Does City of Yes affect R7A parcels?
10,747 R7A parcels flag as potentially affected by at least one City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program in NYRezone's screening model. Program applicability is parcel-specific — verify each lot.
Screen every R7A parcel free
The NYRezone map scores all 10,747 R7A lots on unused floor area, City of Yes eligibility, and assemblage potential. No login.
Related R7 districts
Parcel figures derive from NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data as processed by NYRezone. Zoning regulations are summarized for orientation only — always verify specifics in the NYC Zoning Resolution and with the Department of City Planning before acting on any parcel.