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Few zoning ordinances allow accessory dwelling units on lots in one-family residential zones, where neighborhood population and dwelling unit density are purposely limited.

Berkeley tests concept of backyard cottage Roger K. Lewis 2011

For buyers willing to pay far more than the median sales price for a one-family home in the U.S., modest bins can be had at a new condominium tower under construction on West 57th Street in Manhattan.

Storage Enters Stratosphere Josh Barbanel 2011

Congress reversed course last month and restored the previous, higher limit—$729,750 for a one-family home in New York.

Sag in Manhattan Market Josh Barbanel 2011

Parking regulations also can be problematic, since most city and county zoning ordinances mandate at least one on-site parking space for each one-family dwelling unit.

Berkeley tests concept of backyard cottage Roger K. Lewis 2011

New construction on one-family homes rose 4.4% in September to the strongest pace since May.

Mortgage Rates Head Upward, for a Change Amy Hoak 2010

There is currently a one-family brownstone on the market at 1492 President St. The 3,500-square-foot home has four bedrooms, 1½ bathrooms, original moldings, four fireplaces and three skylights.

Brooklyn's Crown Heights Rediscovered Joseph De Avila 2011

Mr. Blane, who is now 82 years old, lives in 44A Morton St., a one-family house with 2,361 square feet of space, far from the noise of traffic and the streets.

At Bend in Road, a Garden Surprise Josh Barbanel 2011

Market values of one-family homes in Manhattan went up by 16.3%, but because the assessment increases can only be phased in over many years, the assessed value for these homes rose far less, 7%.

Big Property-Tax Increases on Horizon Josh Barbanel 2011

The house would need extensive work, perhaps as much as $4 million, to be converted into a mansion-like one-family home, brokers said.

Sofia's Secret Hideaway Josh Barbanel 2012

Former renters were able to obtain subsidies on the same level as one-family, two-family homeowners.

The Volokh Conspiracy » Do We Need to Subsidize Homeownership to Preserve Our National Identity? 2010