Legally, you’re still in the city at any depth this side of the center of earth.
If you’re looking for undisturbed soil:
Suburban – houses: 5′.
Suburban – streets: 20′ in most cases, but at low as 60′ for large deep utilities.
Suburban – commercial buildings: 20′ in most cases, but as low as 40′.
Urban – general: 20′ in most cases, but as low as 60′.
Urban – city center – streets: 40′-60′ in most cases, but 120′-240′ is subways are present.
Urban -city center – skyscrapers: 60′-120′ are common, but extend to 300′-400′ below the lowest floor for some caisson foundations.
