Free Hunts Point homeowner guides

Plan your Hunts Point project with fewer surprises.

Hunts Point rules for house size, waterfront placement, height, trees, and site review.

Best first read

Begin with the parcel's zoning and base dimensions.

Compare Hunts Point R-40, R-20, R-20A, and R-20A Flex lot-area GFA formulas, yards, height planes, and waterfront exceptions.

Hunts Point zoning and setbacksCompare the base rules and official sources →

Property & site

See what may fit on the lot and what property issues need a closer look.

Hunts Point ADU and DADU rulesHunts Point ADU and DADU guide

Current Hunts Point ADU rules for unit count, zone-based size, setbacks, GFA, height, parking, short-term rentals, shoreline, sewer, critical areas, and permits.

Read ADU guide →Hunts Point zoning and setbacksHunts Point residential zoning and setbacks

Compare Hunts Point R-40, R-20, R-20A, and R-20A Flex lot-area GFA formulas, yards, height planes, and waterfront exceptions.

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Permit process

Understand what to prepare, what the city reviews, and who responds to corrections.

Hunts Point permit typesThe different types of permits in Hunts Point

Understand the main Hunts Point permit families, when several approvals may be needed, and where to find the official requirements.

Compare permit types →

Costs & timing

Use city targets and real permit data to plan a more realistic schedule and budget.

Hunts Point permit timelinesHow long permits take in Hunts Point

Use Hunts Point's published targets or observed results where available, with clear notes about what the numbers include.

See timing guide →

Useful across the Eastside

Guides for decisions every homeowner faces.

These explain common terms and choices. Your city's rules still control what is allowed on the property.

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