C1
Commercial District C1
New York City zoning district · 2,467 parcels
C1 is defined as a Commercial District C1 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 2,467 parcels classified under this district. C1 is a local retail zoning district in New York City. Local retail districts mapped within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Typically small-scale shops, services, and restaurants serving the surrounding community. Mapped as overlays on residential districts.
Development standards
C1 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 2,467 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_height_ft50LH-1
allmax_height_ft60LH-1A
allmax_height_ft70LH-2
allmax_height_ft100LH-3
allmin_yard_rear_ft20standard
allmin_yard_rear_ft20corner_lots_or_multi_street_lots_beyond_100ft
allmin_yard_rear_ft0through_lots_less_than_110ft_depth
allmin_yard_rear_ft30along district boundary coincident with rear lot line of adjoining Residence District, up to 23 feet above curb level
allmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_corner
allmin_yard_rear_ft20multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line
allmin_yard_rear_ft0rear_lot_line_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line
allmin_yard_side_ft0standard
allmin_yard_side_ft8along district boundary coincident with side lot line of zoning lot in R1-R5 District
allmin_yard_side_ft8along district boundary coincident with rear lot line of adjoining Residence District
allsky_exposure_planealternate sky exposure plane applies if open area provided along full length of front lot line; measured from point above street linewith_front_open_area
commercialmax_height_ft30Use Groups VI-X
commercialmax_height_stories2Use Groups VI-X
residentialmin_yard_side_ft0standard
residentialmin_yard_side_ft5if_open_area_provided_along_side_lot_line
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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