§ 139-211 Basic floor area regulations
ZR § 139-211
The maximum floor area regulations for each district in the Special Gowanus Mixed Use District shall be as set forth in the table in this Section.
Row A establishes the maximum residential floor area ratio for qualifying affordable housing or qualifying senior housing.
Row B establishes a maximum floor area ratio for community facility uses, other than select community facility uses.
Row C sets forth the maximum floor area ratio for select community facility uses only. In addition, special regulations for schools are set forth in Section 139-214.
Row D establishes a maximum floor area ratio for Gowanus retail and entertainment uses only.
Row E establishes a maximum floor area ratio for all commercial uses, inclusive of Gowanus retail and entertainment uses.
Row F sets forth the maximum floor area ratio for manufacturing uses.
MAXIMUM FLOOR AREA RATIO
C4-4D
M1-4
M1-4 / R6B
M1-4 / R6A
M1-4 / R7A
M1-4 / R7-2
M1-4 / R7X
Subarea B1
Subarea B2
A
Maximum FAR for residential uses for MIH Sites
8.5
-
2.2
3.6
4.6
4.4
5.4
B
Maximum FAR for community facility uses
6.5
2.7
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
C
Maximum FAR for select community facility uses
4.8
D
Maximum FAR for Gowanus retail and entertainment uses
3.4
E
Maximum FAR for commercial uses
3.61
2.72
F
Maximum FAR for manufacturing uses
1 In Manufacturing Districts within Subarea B1, commercial and manufacturing uses which are also Gowanus mix uses shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 4.0.
2 In Manufacturing Districts within Subarea B2, commercial and manufacturing uses which are also Gowanus mix uses shall have a maximum floor area ratio of 3.0.













