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Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study Rezoning

  • When: 2025/02/12
  • City: New York
  • State: NY
  • Category: Area Rezoning
  • Asset Class: Land
  • Property Type: Placemaking
  • Size: Multiple parcels

The Bronx Metro-North Station Area Study rezoning focuses on transit-oriented development in key areas around new Metro-North stations. The decision allows for increased residential density, encouraging mixed-use development to improve accessibility, economic opportunities, and housing options. The changes include modifications to Floor Area Ratios (FAR), building height allowances, and parking requirements to align with sustainable growth strategies.

Why it Matters

This rezoning will catalyze development around the Metro-North stations, fostering economic growth and increasing housing availability in a critical transit corridor.

Source

Applicant - New York City Department of City Planning


Ownership - City of New York


Allowed Uses: New zoning allows for increased mixed-use development near transit hubs, emphasizing residential and commercial growth.

Density: Increased FAR up to 6.0 for mixed-use developments

Minimum Lot Size: 2,500 sqft

Maximum Building Height: 85 feet

Lot Coverage: 60%

Previous Zoning: M1-1, R5