C1-6A Zoning District — New York City
C1-6A is a contextual, low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C1-6A at a glance
It allows commercial uses, and generally also housing under the rules of a residential-equivalent district. As of right, the maximum residential FAR is 4 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 369 tax lots citywide carry C1-6A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C1-6A
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 4 | 2 | 4 | Base 40–75 ft · Max 85 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432, § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C1-6) |
Values from the NYC Zoning Resolution, verified 2026-10-06; site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify them — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
About commercial districts
Commercial districts allow retail, office, and service uses, and most also allow housing under the rules of a residential-equivalent district. Commercial bulk is governed by § 33- of the NYC Zoning Resolution.
Contextual districts pair their floor-area ceilings with prescribed base and maximum building heights so new buildings mirror existing neighborhood form; non-contextual districts govern the envelope through more general height and setback rules, such as sky exposure planes. Commercial districts also allow residences under the rules of a residential-equivalent district, while manufacturing districts generally exclude new residences. Overlays and special purpose districts can modify any of this on a specific lot.
Example lots zoned C1-6A
- 333 East 14 Street15,487 sq ft lot · 12.78 built FAR · built 1965
- 124 8 Avenue22,172 sq ft lot · 6.14 built FAR · built 1989
- 433 East 13 Street25,429 sq ft lot · 3.66 built FAR · built 2016
- 500 East 14 Street30,781 sq ft lot · 5.8 built FAR · built 2017
- 726 Greenwich Street18,207 sq ft lot · 7.74 built FAR · built 1930
- 214 East 14 Street22,922 sq ft lot · 4.18 built FAR · built 2013
- 127 8 Avenue13,800 sq ft lot · 5.23 built FAR · built 2008
- 677 Washington Street14,158 sq ft lot · 5.85 built FAR · built 1987
- 85 8 Avenue22,419 sq ft lot · 4.51 built FAR · built 1973
- 371 West Street66,825 sq ft lot · 3.23 built FAR · built 1960
- 225 8 Avenue11,225 sq ft lot · 6.82 built FAR · built 1998
- 102 8 Avenue19,307 sq ft lot · 5.29 built FAR · built 1905
C1-6A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C1-6A?
- 4, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432, § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C1-6). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- What is the maximum commercial FAR in C1-6A?
- 2, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432, § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C1-6). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C1-6A a contextual district?
- Yes. C1-6A is a contextual district — its bulk rules pair floor-area ceilings with prescribed base and maximum building heights intended to mirror existing neighborhood form.
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What do the C1-6A rules mean for a specific lot?
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District data: NYC municipal records (Department of City Planning) and the NYC Zoning Resolution. See our sources and methodology. Parcel data as of 2026-10-20.