C2-7 Zoning District — New York City
C2-7 is a low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C2-7 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 7.52 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 31 tax lots citywide carry C2-7 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C2-7
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 7.52 | 2 | 10 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112 |
| As of right — wide street | 7.52 | 2 | 10 | 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 C2-7
- 25-00 Fdr Drive230,066 sq ft lot · 7.81 built FAR · built 1973
- 841 10 Avenue40,166 sq ft lot · 9.73 built FAR · built 2002
- 40 Waterside Plaza36,897 sq ft lot · 10.46 built FAR · built 1973
- 815 10 Avenue20,063 sq ft lot · 9.77 built FAR · built 2000
- 477 West 57 Street5,523 sq ft lot · 19.04 built FAR · built 1986
- 885 10 Avenue7,540 sq ft lot · 4.91 built FAR · built 1945
- 879 10 Avenue7,500 sq ft lot · 4.21 built FAR · built 1945
- 875 10 Avenue1,907 sq ft lot · 4.2 built FAR · built 1910
- 498 West 55 Street10,062 sq ft lot · 3.54 built FAR · built 1920
- 500 West 57 Street3,825 sq ft lot · 6.25 built FAR · built 1913
- 858 10 Avenue2,116 sq ft lot · 3.91 built FAR · built 1910
- 454 West 57 Street1,710 sq ft lot · 4.27 built FAR · built 1910
C2-7 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C2-7?
- 7.52, 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 C2-7?
- 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 C2-7 a contextual district?
- No. C2-7 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 C2-7 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.