M1-2D Zoning District — New York City
M1-2D is a contextual, low-density Light Manufacturing District (High Performance) (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
M1-2D at a glance
It allows industrial and commercial uses; new residences are generally excluded. As of right, the maximum residential FAR is 1.5. 1,003 tax lots citywide carry M1-2D as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for M1-2D
| Context | Residential FAR | Community facility FAR | Max lot coverage | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 1.5 | 2 | 60% | Base 35 ft · Max 45 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 43-61 [M1-2D bulk = C2 in R5] |
Values from the NYC Zoning Resolution, verified 2026-10-06; site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify them — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
About manufacturing districts
Manufacturing districts allow industrial and many commercial uses; new residences are generally excluded. Manufacturing bulk is governed by § 43- of the NYC Zoning Resolution.
Contextual districts pair their floor-area ceilings with prescribed base and maximum building heights so new buildings mirror existing neighborhood form; non-contextual districts govern the envelope through more general height and setback rules, such as sky exposure planes. Commercial districts also allow residences under the rules of a residential-equivalent district, while manufacturing districts generally exclude new residences. Overlays and special purpose districts can modify any of this on a specific lot.
Example lots zoned M1-2D
- 764 4 Avenue14,733 sq ft lot · 2.99 built FAR · built 2009
- 140 32 Street27,040 sq ft lot · 3.65 built FAR · built 1910
- 154 17 Street16,577 sq ft lot · 4.64 built FAR · built 2020
- 150 20 Street12,521 sq ft lot · 2.45 built FAR · built 2017
- 822 4 Avenue9,015 sq ft lot · 4.58 built FAR · built 2019
- 247 49 Street12,521 sq ft lot · 2.49 built FAR · built 2007
- 139 33 Street10,017 sq ft lot · 2.4 built FAR · built 2009
- 846 4 Avenue10,017 sq ft lot · 2.34 built FAR · built 2016
- 134 22 Street9,169 sq ft lot · 2.44 built FAR · built 2008
- 143 19 Street25,017 sq ft lot · 1.08 built FAR · built 1986
- 135 32 Street10,518 sq ft lot · 2.45 built FAR · built 2016
- 142 33 Street16,027 sq ft lot · 2.03 built FAR · built 2017
M1-2D — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in M1-2D?
- 1.5, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 43-61 [M1-2D bulk = C2 in R5]. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is M1-2D a contextual district?
- Yes. M1-2D is a contextual district — its bulk rules pair floor-area ceilings with prescribed base and maximum building heights intended to mirror existing neighborhood form.
- How many tax lots are zoned M1-2D?
- 1,003 tax lots citywide carry M1-2D as their primary zoning designation, per NYC municipal records as of 2026-10-20.
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What do the M1-2D rules mean for a specific lot?
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District data: NYC municipal records (Department of City Planning) and the NYC Zoning Resolution. See our sources and methodology. Parcel data as of 2026-10-20.