M3-2A Zoning District — New York City
M3-2A is a contextual, high-density Heavy Manufacturing District (Low Performance) (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
M3-2A at a glance
It allows industrial and commercial uses; new residences are generally excluded. As of right, the maximum commercial FAR is 3. 7 tax lots citywide carry M3-2A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for M3-2A
| Context | Commercial FAR | Manufacturing FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 3 | 3 | Base 65 ft · Max 95 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 43-133, § 43-25, § 43-262, § 43-46 |
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 M3-2A
M3-2A — quick questions
- What is the maximum commercial FAR in M3-2A?
- 3, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 43-133, § 43-25, § 43-262, § 43-46. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is M3-2A a contextual district?
- Yes. M3-2A 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 M3-2A?
- 7 tax lots citywide carry M3-2A as their primary zoning designation, per NYC municipal records as of 2026-10-20.
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What do the M3-2A 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.