C1-8X Zoning District — New York City
C1-8X is a contextual, low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C1-8X 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 9 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 286 tax lots citywide carry C1-8X as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C1-8X
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 9 | 2 | 9 | Base 60–125 ft · Max 165 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432, § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C1-8) |
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 C1-8X
- 1510 Lexington Avenue28,571 sq ft lot · 10.79 built FAR · built 2008
- 140 East 63 Street13,137 sq ft lot · 13.37 built FAR · built 1928
- 1091 Lexington Avenue17,368 sq ft lot · 11.48 built FAR · built 1959
- 141 East 88 Street19,294 sq ft lot · 8.05 built FAR · built 1927
- 1068 Lexington Avenue11,851 sq ft lot · 10.39 built FAR · built 1961
- 826 Lexington Avenue15,850 sq ft lot · 8.81 built FAR · built 1928
- 1040 Lexington Avenue14,624 sq ft lot · 8.79 built FAR · built 1928
- 139 East 63 Street8,334 sq ft lot · 11.87 built FAR · built 1962
- 1490 Lexington Avenue14,074 sq ft lot · 13.22 built FAR · built 2002
- 130 East 63 Street9,633 sq ft lot · 11.99 built FAR · built 1960
- 145 East 84 Street10,267 sq ft lot · 11.38 built FAR · built 1963
- 1290 Lexington Avenue11,912 sq ft lot · 12.69 built FAR · built 1962
C1-8X — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C1-8X?
- 9, 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 C1-8). 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 C1-8X?
- 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 C1-8). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C1-8X a contextual district?
- Yes. C1-8X is a contextual district — its bulk rules pair floor-area ceilings with prescribed base and maximum building heights intended to mirror existing neighborhood form.
Keep learning
What do the C1-8X 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.