Brooklyn since 2014All five boroughsSame-day response during business hours

What is NYC ZR § 35-632?

Quick Answer

This section outlines the maximum height and setback regulations for buildings in specific zoning districts, particularly those with residential equivalents of R6 through R12. It specifies requirements for base heights and modifications for eligible sites, impacting building owners in these areas.

General informational summary. Not legal advice for your situation. Consult an attorney before acting on any specific matter.

Michael Nacmias - Founding PartnerMichael Sargo - Partner
From the team atNacmias Law Firm, PLLCBrooklyn-based attorneys representingproperty owners across all five boroughsMeet the team →

§ 35-632 Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations

ZR § 35-632

C1 C2 C4 C5 C6

In the districts indicated, where mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of an R6 through R12 district, the height and setback regulations of Section 23-43 (Height and Setback Requirements in R6 Through R12 Districts), inclusive, shall be applied in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Section.

Height and setback requirements The minimum base height, maximum base height and maximum building height shall be as set forth in the table in Section 23-432 for the applicable Residence District. Separate maximum base heights and maximum building heights are set forth for zoning lots containing standard residences and zoning lots containing qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing. For portions of a building street wall that exceed the maximum base height, a setback shall be provided at a height not lower than the minimum base height or higher than the maximum base height, in accordance with Section 23-433.

Height and setback modifications on eligible sites In Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of R6 through R12 without a letter suffix, for zoning lots meeting the criteria of paragraph (a) of Section 23-434, the maximum building heights may be increased in accordance with the table in Section 23-434 for the applicable Residence District.

Tower regulations In Commercial Districts mapped within, or with a residential equivalent of R9 through R12 Districts, other than R9A, R9X, R10A or R11A Districts, as an alternative to the maximum building heights set forth in Sections 23-432, towers shall be permitted pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-435.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Have a matter that touches § 35-632?

Free 15-minute case review with the attorney handling your matter. Same-day response during business hours across all five boroughs — OATH hearings, Housing Court, and real estate closings.

Or email us

[email protected]

An attorney reads every message.

  • Same-day response

    During business hours

  • Direct attorney access

    Same lawyer from intake to close

  • Flat-fee pricing

    On most OATH and closing matters