C5-3
Commercial C5-3
New York City zoning district · 562 parcels
C5-3 is defined as a Commercial C5-3 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 562 parcels classified under this district. C5-3 is a restricted central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 15.0. Restricted central commercial districts in major business areas like Midtown Manhattan. High-density office and retail without manufacturing. No off-street parking required. Residential development follows the rules of the R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).
Development standards
C5-3 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 562 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C5-3· 10
Heckscher Building (now the Crown Building)
Extension of Term of a special permit (§73-36) for the operation of a physical culture establishment (Equinox) which expired on December 5, 2020. C5-3(Mid) zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of physical culture establishment (M3 Concept) to be located in a building that is being converted from office to a hotel with residential use on the up
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (Spa 45) contrary to ZR §32-10. C5-3 Special Midtown Purpose District
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Equinox) which expires on May 9, 2020. C5-2.5 and C5-3 Midtown S
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (SSWING) to be located on a portion of the first floor of an existing 45-story commercial building contrary to ZR §
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Konnectgolf) contrary to ZR §32-10. C5-3 Midtown Special Purpose District.
Application filed pursuant to (§11-332) to a building permit issued for, and extend the time to complete construction of, a twenty-seven-story hotel building. C5-3 zoning district.
Amendment of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a physical culture establishment (Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown) on a portion of the first and third
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Cultural Establishment (NOVA Fitness) to be located on a portion of the third floor of an existing commercial building contrary to ZR §32-
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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