M1
Manufacturing District M1
New York City zoning district · 24,893 parcels
M1 is defined as a Manufacturing District M1 in New York City. The maximum building height is 60 feet. There are 24,893 parcels classified under this district. M1 is a light manufacturing zoning district in New York City. Light manufacturing and commercial districts. Permit a wide range of manufacturing, commercial, and community facility uses. Performance standards limit noise, vibration, and emissions. The most common manufacturing district in NYC.
Development standards
M1 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 24,893 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allmax_height_ft40standard
allmax_height_ft75non_illuminated_or_indirect_illumination
allmax_height_ft58indirect_illumination_within_500ft_of_R_or_C_district
allmax_units_per_lot150accessory_group_parking_facility_max_spaces
allmin_yard_rear_ft20districts without A suffix
allmin_yard_rear_ft0along_railroad_right_of_way
manufacturingmax_far2.4expansion_of_existing_building_with_CPC_certification_and_council_approval
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20corner_lots_beyond_100ft_of_street_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft30district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_no_A_suffix
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20A_suffix_district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft0within_100ft_of_corner
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft20multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_rear_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_rear_ft0multiple_rear_lot_lines_coincides_with_adjoining_side_lot_line
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft0standard
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft8if_side_yard_provided
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft15district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_no_A_suffix
manufacturingmin_yard_side_ft8district_boundary_coincident_with_residence_rear_lot_line_A_suffix
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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