C3
Commercial C3
New York City zoning district · 269 parcels
C3 is defined as a Commercial C3 in New York City. The maximum building height is 35 feet. There are 269 parcels classified under this district. C3 is a waterfront recreation zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 0.5. Waterfront recreation districts for marinas, boat repair, and waterfront-dependent commercial uses. Low-intensity commercial zones along the city's waterfront. Residential development follows the rules of the R3-2 district (residential FAR 0.6).
Development standards
C3 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 269 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C3· 10
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-242) permitting the operation of an eating and drinking establishment which expired on July 12, 2020; Amendment to remove the condition,
Application for an extension of term of the legalization of the reconstruction and extension of an existing building operating as an eating and drinking establishment in a C3 district, contrary to ZR
Special Permit (§73-242) to allow a one-story building to be used as four eating and drinking establishments (Use Group 6), contrary to use regulations (§32-00). C3 zoning district.
Amendment to a previously granted Variance (§72-21) to convert the existing repair bays to an accessory convenience store at an existing gasoline service station (Sunoco); Extension of Time to obtain
Extension of Term of a Special Permit (§73-242) permitting an eating and drinking establishment which expired on July 12, 2010. C3 zoning district.
Construction not fronting a mapped street, contrary to Section 36, Article 3 of the General City Law.
Special Permit (§73-242) to allow a restaurant in a C3 zoning district. The restaurant allows eating and drinking, provides outdoor seating and has a seating capacity of 190 people. There is no danc
Variance (§72-21) to permit the proposed construction of a six story residential building, Use Group 2, located in a C3 zoning district, which does not comply with the zoning requirements for floor ar
Extension of Term/Waiver-To permit the proposed eating and drinking establishment. Plans filed reflect existing "as-built" conditions.
SUNRISE AT MILL BASIN
ATLANTIC-SUNRISE LLC/WEIL GOTSHAL & MAGNES
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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