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Underbuilt Zero Lot Line Site — R5B

Underbuilt Zero Lot Line Site — R5B

Underbuilt Zero Lot Line Site — R5B

Two-family residential site in R5B with conforming existing conditions and underbuilt FAR; no zoning barriers identified at the screening stage.

Borough

Queens

Zoning District

R5B

Lot Area

5,000 sf

Lot Type

Interior

Outcome

Proceed

This screening is limited to early-stage feasibility and precedes massing, underwriting, and formal due diligence. No architectural, legal, or financial conclusions are implied beyond an initial screening judgment.

This screening is limited to early-stage feasibility and precedes massing, underwriting, and formal due diligence. No architectural, legal, or financial conclusions are implied beyond an initial screening judgment.

Key Observations

Zoning & Use

The site is located within an R5B district, where low-density residential use is permitted as-of-right. The existing one- to two-family residential use is conforming, with no non-conforming use conditions identified.

The site is located within an R5B district, where low-density residential use is permitted as-of-right. The existing one- to two-family residential use is conforming, with no non-conforming use conditions identified.

Bulk & Envelope

The site is underbuilt relative to the maximum permitted FAR under R5B zoning. The interior lot configuration and partial zero lot line condition are consistent with typical and permitted bulk typologies within the district and do not introduce envelope constraints at the screening stage.

Parking & Access

Off-street parking requirements are waived under applicable R5B provisions based on dwelling unit count. An existing rear accessory garage is present and does not introduce parking-related feasibility constraints at the screening stage.

Primary Constraint

No primary zoning, bulk, or physical constraints have been identified at the screening stage.

Early Screening Verdict

Proceed

From an early-stage zoning and bulk perspective, the site is structurally feasible for as-of-right residential development.

Proceed

From an early-stage zoning and bulk perspective, the site is structurally feasible for as-of-right residential development.

Items Requiring Confirmation

Confirmation of the legal establishment and zoning compliance of the existing rear accessory garage.

Manhattan

Collapsed Envelope Site — R8B

Stop

Early-stage screening shows that available as-of-right FAR collapses under R8B bulk controls, resulting in no viable buildable envelope.

Manhattan

Collapsed Envelope Site — R8B

Stop

Early-stage screening shows that available as-of-right FAR collapses under R8B bulk controls, resulting in no viable buildable envelope.

Manhattan

Collapsed Envelope Site — R8B

Stop

Early-stage screening shows that available as-of-right FAR collapses under R8B bulk controls, resulting in no viable buildable envelope.

Manhattan

Underbuilt Corner Site — R7-2

Proceed with Risk

Early-stage screening indicates that the site is structurally feasible as-of-right, with envelope outcomes sensitive to competing street-wall and setback rules driven by dual street frontages.

Manhattan

Underbuilt Corner Site — R7-2

Proceed with Risk

Early-stage screening indicates that the site is structurally feasible as-of-right, with envelope outcomes sensitive to competing street-wall and setback rules driven by dual street frontages.

Manhattan

Underbuilt Corner Site — R7-2

Proceed with Risk

Early-stage screening indicates that the site is structurally feasible as-of-right, with envelope outcomes sensitive to competing street-wall and setback rules driven by dual street frontages.