C4-5X
Commercial C4-5X
New York City zoning district · 194 parcels
C4-5X is defined as a Commercial C4-5X in New York City. The maximum building height is 85 feet. There are 194 parcels classified under this district. C4-5X is a general commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 4.0. General commercial districts found in regional shopping centers and major commercial corridors. Permit a broad range of retail, office, and entertainment uses. Residential development follows the rules of the R7X district (residential FAR 5.0). This contextual variant has modified height and setback rules.
Development standards
C4-5X regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 194 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C4-5X· 10
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (M Beauty Spa) contrary to ZR §32-10. C4-5X Special Forest Hills District.
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Planet Fitness) to locate on a portion of the cellar and first floor of a new building contrary to ZR §32-10. C4-5
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of a physical culture establishment (I Love Kickboxing) on a portion of the first floor of an existing building. C4-5X zoning district.
Application to permit a mixed use development located partially within the bed of a mapped but unbuilt street (East Tremont Avenue), contrary to General City Law Section 35. C4-5X/R7X zoning district.
Extension of Term of a Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of a physical culture establishment (New York Sports Club) which expired on May 1, 2007; Waiver of the Rules. C4-5X zoning di
Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the legalization of a physical culture establishment (NY Sports Club) on a portion of the ground floor and cellar in an eight-story mixed-use building. C4-5X zoning di
Application for a waiver of the Rules and Procedure and an extension of time to obtain a certificate of occupancy.
Amendment to the resolution to permit the legalization of an expansion in floor area of a previously granted special permit to allow the operation of a physical culture establishment on the first floo
Special Permit (§73-211) to permit in a C2-4/ R7-1 zoning District, the proposed construction of an automotive service station with an accessory convenience store.
Reopening for an amendment to permit the proposed use of the second story space as storage area which is contrary to the prior BSA resolution.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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