The industrial areas surrounding John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) play a crucial role in supporting the airport's operations and serving as logistics hubs for the wider New York City region. Leveraging the airport's proximity to global markets these areas are well-connected to major highways such as the Van Wyck Expressway (I-678) and the Belt Parkway, facilitating seamless movement of goods by truck to and from the airport.
C-zones are intended for commercial activities, including retail stores, restaurants, offices, hotels, and entertainment venues. These zones are regulated by zoning laws to control building heights, density, signage, and other factors to ensure compatibility with surrounding areas and minimize negative impacts on neighborhoods.
C1, C2, & C3 zones are typically smaller-scale commercial districts found within residential neighborhoods, allowing for local retail and service establishments.
R-zones are intended for residential development, encompassing a wide range of housing types from single-family homes to apartment buildings. These zones are regulated by zoning laws to ensure that residential buildings meet specific density, height, and setback requirements to maintain neighborhood character and quality of life.
Lower density developments such as detached or semi-detached single-family homes, townhouses, and low-rise apartment buildings.