C1-7A Zoning District — New York City
C1-7A is a contextual, low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C1-7A 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 6.02 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 100 tax lots citywide carry C1-7A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C1-7A
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Max lot coverage | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 6.02 | 2 | 6.5 | 80% | Base 60–95 ft · Max 125 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C1-7A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431 |
| Qualifying affordable housing | 7.2 | 2 | 6.5 | 80% | Base 60–105 ft · Max 145 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C1-7A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431 |
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 C1-7A
- 400 West 12 Street32,212 sq ft lot · 5.11 built FAR · built 2007
- 400 West 37 Street20,775 sq ft lot · 10.33 built FAR · built 2002
- 511 9 Avenue14,808 sq ft lot · 9.74 built FAR · built 2008
- 100 Jane Street17,635 sq ft lot · 7.01 built FAR · built 1996
- 756 Washington Street12,377 sq ft lot · 6.18 built FAR · built 2003
- 495 West Street5,414 sq ft lot · 5.56 built FAR · built 1998
- 404 East 14 Street5,782 sq ft lot · 4.64 built FAR · built 1920
- 249 1 Avenue10,531 sq ft lot · 0.98 built FAR · built 1950
- 450 9 Avenue19,760 sq ft lot · 2.78 built FAR · built 1910
- 224 1 Avenue12,821 sq ft lot · 2.47 built FAR · built 1911
- 502 9 Avenue4,950 sq ft lot · 5.66 built FAR · built 2005
- 128 Jane Street8,736 sq ft lot · 5.82 built FAR · built 1930
C1-7A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C1-7A?
- 6.02, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C1-7A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431. 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 C1-7A?
- 2, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C1-7A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C1-7A a contextual district?
- Yes. C1-7A 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 C1-7A 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.