R7D Zoning in NYC
R7D is a mid- to high-density apartment zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 4.66 and buildings up to 105 ft tall. 909 tax lots carry the R7D designation, 50% of them in Brooklyn. Their average built FAR is 2.63, against 4.66 allowed.
R7D zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 4.66 | ZR 23-22, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR with Universal Affordability Preference | 5.6 | Qualifying affordable housing bonus (UAP), ZR 23-22. |
| Base height | 60 to 85 ft | Minimum to maximum street wall (ZR 23-432). |
| Max building height | 105 ft | ZR 23-432. |
| Max height with UAP | 125 ft | Base up to 95 ft. |
| Residential tower | Not allowed | ZR 23-435. |
R7D lots in the data
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R7D zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R7D?
Residential FAR in R7D is 4.66 (ZR 23-22). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R7D?
R7D caps buildings at 105 feet, with a base of 60 to 85 ft (ZR 23-432). With the affordable-housing bonus the cap is 125 feet.
How built-out are R7D lots?
The average R7D lot is built to 2.63 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 4.66 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 44% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R7D lots?
909 of 909 R7D 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.