C6
Commercial District C6
New York City zoning district · 6,212 parcels
C6 is defined as a Commercial District C6 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 6,212 parcels classified under this district. C6 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City. General central commercial districts in the city's major business centers. High-density mixed-use zones permitting offices, hotels, entertainment, and residential. Large-scale commercial and residential towers.
Development standards
C6 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 6,212 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
allsky_exposure_planeheight 85ft on narrow street (3.7:1 V:H), 85ft on wide street (7.6:1 V:H), with 15ft front open area on narrow / 10ft on widealternate_front_setback
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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