C1-7 Zoning District — New York City
C1-7 is a low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C1-7 at a glance
It allows commercial uses, and generally also housing under the rules of a residential-equivalent district. Under the as of right — narrow street rules, the maximum residential FAR is 6.02 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 72 tax lots citywide carry C1-7 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C1-7
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 6.02 | 2 | 6.5 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112 |
| As of right — wide street | 7.2 | 2 | 6.5 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112 |
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 C1-7
- 150 Charles Street47,493 sq ft lot · 5.58 built FAR · built 1938
- 20 University Place40,520 sq ft lot · 10.37 built FAR · built 1965
- 30 East 9 Street44,000 sq ft lot · 4.54 built FAR · built 1955
- 63 University Place29,235 sq ft lot · 6.23 built FAR · built 1923
- 83 University Place18,375 sq ft lot · 10.41 built FAR · built 1906
- 21 East 12 Street19,067 sq ft lot · 7.5 built FAR · built 2016
- 275 West 10 Street13,031 sq ft lot · 9.24 built FAR · built 1895
- 28 East 10 Street15,637 sq ft lot · 8.18 built FAR · built 1928
- 650 Washington Street27,825 sq ft lot · 5.95 built FAR · built 1964
- 486 Avenue of the Americas10,827 sq ft lot · 12.11 built FAR · built 1960
- 173 Perry Street14,219 sq ft lot · 5.56 built FAR · built 2001
- 505 La Guardia Place43,930 sq ft lot · 4.84 built FAR · built 1967
C1-7 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C1-7?
- 6.02, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112. 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 C1-7?
- 2, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C1-7 a contextual district?
- No. C1-7 is not a contextual district; its building envelope is governed by the district's general height and setback rules rather than a prescribed contextual envelope.
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What do the C1-7 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.