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Dwelling Units in NYC?

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Dwelling Units in NYC?

Dwelling Units in NYC?

Units

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

Yes!

ADUs have been a very popular across the country.

ADUs have been a very popular

ADUs have been a very popular

ADUs have been a very popular across the country.

across the country.

across the country.

across the country.

Now it's time for New York City homeowners!

Now it's time for New York City

Now it's time for New York City homeowners!

homeowners!

homeowners!

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Dwelling

Units

in NYC?

Yes!

ADUs have been a very popular

across the country.

across the country.

across the country.

Now it's time for NYC

homeowners!

homeowners!

What is an ADU?

What is

an ADU?

An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit built on the same lot as an existing residential building. ADUs are often used to provide additional living space for extended family, generate rental income, or create a more flexible living arrangement.


An Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a secondary housing unit built on the same lot as an existing residential building. ADUs are often used to provide additional living space for extended family, generate rental income, or create a more flexible living arrangement.


Why Now?

Why Now?

The City Council voted to approve the City of Yes Housing Opportunity bill which allows Accessory Dwelling Units in one and two-family properties.

The City Council voted to approve the City of Yes Housing Opportunity bill which allows Accessory Dwelling Units in one and two-family properties.

Can I build an Accessory

Can I build

Can I build

an Accessory

an Accessory

Can I build

an Accessory

Dwelling Unit (ADU)

in NYC?

Dwelling Unit

in

NYC?

The short answer is yes, but it depends. We have gathered all the information that is available at the moment below. Please note that zoning in NYC is a complicated subject and these points below are in no way exhaustive.

ADUs are only allowed in single or two-family residences in New York City.

There are multiple ways to build an ADU in NYC.

The maximum floor area for an ADU is 800 square feet.

Owner Occupancy is required.

No ADUs allowed in R1-2A, R2A, and R3A Districts, unless they are located in Greater Transit Zone.

No additional parking required.

ADUs are not allowed in Historic Districts

Maximum height for an ADU is 15 feet except when the first floor is used for parking

ADUs are only allowed in single or two-family residences in New York City.

There are multiple ways to build an ADU in NYC.

The maximum floor area for an ADU is 800 square feet.

Owner Occupancy is required.

No ADUs allowed in R1-2A, R2A, and R3A Districts, unless they are located in Greater Transit Zone.

No additional parking required.

ADUs are not allowed in Historic Districts

Maximum height for an ADU is 15 feet except when the first floor is used for parking

ADUs are only allowed in single or two-family residences in New York City.

There are multiple ways to build an ADU in NYC.

The maximum floor area for an ADU is 800 square feet.

Owner Occupancy is required.

No ADUs allowed in R1-2A, R2A, and R3A Districts, unless they are located in Greater Transit Zone.

No additional parking required.

ADUs are not allowed in Historic Districts

Maximum height for an ADU is 15 feet except when the first floor is used for parking

ADUs are only allowed in single or two-family residences in New York City.

There are multiple ways to build an ADU in NYC.

The maximum floor area for an ADU is 800 square feet.

Owner Occupancy is required.

No ADUs allowed in R1-2A, R2A, and R3A Districts, unless they are located in Greater Transit Zone.

No additional parking required.

ADUs are not allowed in Historic Districts

Maximum height for an ADU is 15 feet except when the first floor is used for parking

ADUs are only allowed in single or two-family residences in New York City.

There are multiple ways to build an ADU in NYC.

The maximum floor area for an ADU is 800 square feet.

Owner Occupancy is required.

No ADUs allowed in R1-2A, R2A, and R3A Districts, unless they are located in Greater Transit Zone.

No additional parking required.

ADUs are not allowed in Historic Districts

Maximum height for an ADU is 15 feet except when the first floor is used for parking

The short answer is yes, but it depends. We have gathered all the information that is available at the moment below. Please note that zoning in NYC is a complicated subject and these points below are in no way exhaustive.

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