C2-6A Zoning District — New York City
C2-6A is a contextual, low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C2-6A 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. 45 tax lots citywide carry C2-6A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C2-6A
| 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 C2-6) |
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 C2-6A
- 112 9 Avenue13,506 sq ft lot · 4.27 built FAR · built 1938
- 363 West 20 Street4,810 sq ft lot · 13.02 built FAR · built 1928
- 131-11 Fowler Avenue23,000 sq ft lot · 4.46 built FAR · built 2017
- 170 9 Avenue12,100 sq ft lot · 3.13 built FAR · built 1940
- 131-27 Fowler Avenue36,450 sq ft lot · 1.35 built FAR · built 1971
- 131-22 Avery Avenue8,645 sq ft lot · 5.03 built FAR · built 2020
- 160 9 Avenue5,757 sq ft lot · 3.7 built FAR · built 1920
- 131-10 Avery Avenue12,984 sq ft lot · 3.94 built FAR · built 2021
- 134 9 Avenue1,814 sq ft lot · 3.91 built FAR · built 1950
- 356 West 21 Street1,604 sq ft lot · 3.57 built FAR · built 1940
- 131-19 Fowler Ave5,720 sq ft lot · 4.1 built FAR · built 2019
- 131-01 Fowler Avenue12,150 sq ft lot · 3.49 built FAR · built 2009
C2-6A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C2-6A?
- 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 C2-6). 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 C2-6A?
- 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 C2-6). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C2-6A a contextual district?
- Yes. C2-6A 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 C2-6A 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.