R7X Zoning in NYC
R7X is a mid- to high-density apartment zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 5.0 and buildings up to 125 ft tall. 801 tax lots carry the R7X designation, 77% of them in Queens. Their average built FAR is 2.28, against 5 allowed.
R7X zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 5.0 | ZR 23-22, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR with Universal Affordability Preference | 6.0 | Qualifying affordable housing bonus (UAP), ZR 23-22. |
| Base height | 60 to 95 ft | Minimum to maximum street wall (ZR 23-432). |
| Max building height | 125 ft | ZR 23-432. |
| Max height with UAP | 145 ft | Base up to 105 ft. |
| Residential tower | Not allowed | ZR 23-435. |
R7X lots in the data
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R7X zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R7X?
Residential FAR in R7X is 5.0 (ZR 23-22). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R7X?
R7X caps buildings at 125 feet, with a base of 60 to 95 ft (ZR 23-432). With the affordable-housing bonus the cap is 145 feet.
How built-out are R7X lots?
The average R7X lot is built to 2.28 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 5 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 54% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R7X lots?
801 of 801 R7X 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 R7X lot
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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.