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R10 — R10 — General Residence District
Zoning district in New York, New York. Official regulation text below.
R10 — General Residence District (NYC Zoning Resolution)
Source: New York City Zoning Resolution — view official code
R10 is a New York City residence district — the “General Residence District” — established by the NYC Zoning Resolution (§11-122).
Purpose (Zoning Resolution §21-14): these districts are designed to provide for all types of residential buildings, in order to permit a broad range of housing types, with appropriate standards for each district on density, open space, and spacing of buildings.
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) in R10: 10.00 — Zoning Resolution §23-22.
Maximum floor area ratio by R10 district (per Zoning Resolution §23-22): FAR across R10 districts ranges from 10.00 to 10.00.
R10 10.00 · R10A 10.00 · R10X 10.00
Bulk / density (from the Zoning Resolution): (b) In Community Board 7, Borough of Manhattan Within the boundaries of Community Board 7 in Manhattan, in R10 equivalent Commercial Districts without a letter suffix, the maximum floor area ratio shall not exceed 10.0.
Full use, floor area ratio (FAR), height, setback, yard and parking controls for this district are set across the NYC Zoning Resolution — use allowances in Chapter 22, floor area in Chapter 23, and the district’s own chapter. Consult the Zoning Resolution for the exact figures.
This page quotes the official municipal code verbatim for informational purposes. Codes are amended over time and site-specific overlays, variances, and planned developments may apply. Verify current rules with New York / New York before relying on them — this is not legal advice.
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