Can you build a duplex in Yonkers, NY?

Unclear — verify with the town

Recent agendas show multifamily activity in A and M districts, but the gathered materials do not establish where small multifamily is permitted by right versus requiring variance or other relief.

Confidence: low · Last researched June 2026

Dimensional standards in Yonkers, NY

S-50 — minimum lot area5,000 square feet
S-60 — minimum lot area6,000 square feet
S-75 — minimum lot area7,500 square feet
S-100 — minimum lot area10,000 square feet
S-200 — minimum lot area20,000 square feet
T — minimum lot area5,000 square feet
MG — minimum lot area5,000 square feet
M — minimum lot area5,000 square feet
A — minimum lot area5,000 square feet
BR — minimum lot area10,000 square feet
OL — minimum lot area7,500 square feet
CM — minimum lot area10,000 square feet
IP — minimum lot area175,000 square feet
PEP — minimum lot area1,306,800 square feet
L-MX — minimum upper-story setback above 65 feetfive feet

Related questions

What are the setback requirements in Yonkers, NY?

Setbacks vary by district. Examples — L-MX: five feet. Always confirm the exact yard requirements for your district with Yonkers, NY.

What is the minimum lot size in Yonkers, NY?

Minimum lot size depends on the zoning district — S-50: 5,000 square feet; S-60: 6,000 square feet; S-75: 7,500 square feet; S-100: 10,000 square feet.

How tall can buildings be in Yonkers, NY?

Height limits are set per district — S-50: 35 feet; S-60: 35 feet; S-75: 35 feet; S-100: 35 feet.

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