NYC Zoning Handbook:
Residential Districts: R2X
The R2X district allows large single-family detached houses
on lots as narrow as 30 feet in width. The FAR is 0.85 with
an attic allowance of up to 0.17 FAR. The higher FAR and more
liberal yard requirements permit buildings with greater bulk
than in any other single-family residence district. As in all
detached and semi-detached residence districts, one parking
space is required for each house. The R2X district is
compatible with housing prevalent in parts of the Special
Ocean Parkway District and can only be mapped within that
district.
Basic Data
R2X: Single-family detached residences
- Minimum lot size:
- 2,850 square feet lot area;
- 30 foot lot width
- Maximum FAR: 0.85 plus 0.17 attic allowance
- Maximum lot coverage: controlled by yards
- Minimum lot area per DU: 2,850 square feet
- Maximum DUs per acre: 15
- Front yard: 15 feet minimum
- Side yards: (2 required) 10 feet total
- (minimum); 2 feet minimum; 8 feet
- minimum between buildings
- Maximum building height: 35 feet;
- perimeter wall height 21 feet
- Required parking: One space per dwelling unit
