R8A Zoning in NYC
R8A is a high-density apartment zoning district in New York City. It allows a residential FAR of 6.02 and buildings up to 125 ft tall. 1,285 tax lots carry the R8A designation, 67% of them in Manhattan. Their average built FAR is 3.68, against 6.02 allowed.
R8A zoning rules at a glance
| Rule | Value | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Max residential FAR | 6.02 | ZR 23-22, after City of Yes (Dec 2024). |
| FAR with Universal Affordability Preference | 7.2 | 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. |
R8A lots in the data
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R8A zoning questions
What is the maximum FAR in R8A?
Residential FAR in R8A is 6.02 (ZR 23-22). Floor area on a lot is that ratio times the lot area.
How tall can a building be in R8A?
R8A 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 R8A lots?
The average R8A lot is built to 3.68 FAR against an average maximum residential FAR of 6.02 in MapPLUTO 26v2, so about 39% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Lots vary; open any one on the map.
Does City of Yes affect R8A lots?
1,285 of 1,285 R8A 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.