C4
Commercial District C4
New York City zoning district · 9,708 parcels
C4 is defined as a Commercial District C4 in New York City. The maximum building height is 120 feet. There are 9,708 parcels classified under this district. C4 is a general commercial zoning district in New York City. General commercial districts found in regional shopping centers and major commercial corridors. Permit a broad range of retail, office, and entertainment uses.
Development standards
C4 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 9,708 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_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
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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