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.

• Schematic Illustration

• Typical R2X Development (photo)

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