R7A Zoning in NYC
R7A is a mid- to high-density apartment zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 4.0 and buildings up to 85 ft tall. 10,747 tax lots carry the R7A designation, 57% of them in Brooklyn. Their average built FAR is 2.67, against 4 allowed.
R7A zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 4.0 | ZR 23-22, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR with Universal Affordability Preference | 5.01 | Qualifying affordable housing bonus (UAP), ZR 23-22. |
| Base height | 40 to 75 ft | Minimum to maximum street wall (ZR 23-432). |
| Max building height | 85 ft | ZR 23-432. |
| Max height with UAP | 115 ft | Base up to 85 ft. |
| Residential tower | Not allowed | ZR 23-435. |
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R7A zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R7A?
Residential FAR in R7A is 4.0 (ZR 23-22). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R7A?
R7A caps buildings at 85 feet, with a base of 40 to 75 ft (ZR 23-432). With the affordable-housing bonus the cap is 115 feet.
How built-out are R7A lots?
The average R7A lot is built to 2.67 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 4 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 33% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R7A lots?
10,747 of 10,747 R7A 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.
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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.