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

What is NYC ZR § 119-211?

Quick Answer

This section outlines regulations regarding lot coverage, floor area, and density for zoning lots, specifying how the area of private roads is excluded from calculations. It includes tables detailing the maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage based on zoning district and slope conditions. Applies to building owners and developers in relevant zoning districts.

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 →

§ 119-211 Lot coverage, floor area and density regulations

ZR § 119-211

The area of a private road shall be excluded from the area of the zoning lot for the purposes of applying the applicable floor area ratio or lot coverage regulations of the applicable district. For the purposes of this Section, the area of the private road shall include the area of the paved roadbed plus a seven-foot wide area adjacent to and along the entire length of the required curbs.

The maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage on a zoning lot shall be determined by Table I or Table II of this Section, as applicable.

TABLE I

PERMITTED PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE ON A ZONING LOT BY ZONING DISTRICT, AVERAGE PERCENT OF SLOPE AND RESIDENCE TYPE

Residence District

Average Percent of Slope

R1

R2

R3

R4

R5

R6: 1-2 Family

R6: Other

10—14.9

22.5

36.0

45.0

48.6

32.4

15—19.9

20.0

32.0

40.0

43.2

28.8

20—24.9

17.5

28.0

35.0

37.8

25.2

If an authorization is granted for a development, enlargement or site alteration on a portion of a zoning lot having a steep slope or steep slope buffer pursuant to Section 119-311, the maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage for said zoning lot shall not exceed the maximum set forth in Table II of this Section.

TABLE II

PERMITTED PERCENTAGE OF LOT COVERAGE ON A ZONING LOT OR PORTION OF A ZONING LOT WITH A STEEP SLOPE, BY ZONING DISTRICT AND RESIDENCE TYPE

12.5

25.0

27.0

18.0

However, the maximum permitted percentage of lot coverage on a zoning lot, as determined by Table I or Table II, shall not apply to any development, enlargement or site alteration that receives an authorization pursuant to Section 119-312 (Authorization of certain uses within the Special Hillsides Preservation District) and is located in a Commercial District.

Common Questions

Our team

Meet the people you will work with

Free case review

Have a matter that touches § 119-211?

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