C2-7A Zoning District — New York City
C2-7A is a contextual, low-density Local Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C2-7A 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 7.52 and the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 130 tax lots citywide carry C2-7A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C2-7A
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 7.52 | 2 | 7.5 | Base 60–95 ft · Max 135 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432, § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C2-7) |
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 C2-7A
- 205 West 76 Street28,862 sq ft lot · 9.73 built FAR · built 2007
- 161 West 75 Street18,288 sq ft lot · 10.28 built FAR · built 1924
- 249 8 Avenue11,300 sq ft lot · 14.45 built FAR · built 1931
- 216 West 23 Street17,281 sq ft lot · 9.88 built FAR · built 1885
- 208 West 23 Street11,875 sq ft lot · 12.83 built FAR · built 1927
- 360 Amsterdam Avenue10,216 sq ft lot · 12.87 built FAR · built 1929
- 175 West 73 Street11,524 sq ft lot · 10.45 built FAR · built 1925
- 287 Amsterdam Avenue10,667 sq ft lot · 10.7 built FAR · built 1913
- 186 West 80 Street8,684 sq ft lot · 7.45 built FAR · built 1887
- 213 West 23 Street8,970 sq ft lot · 7.32 built FAR · built 1900
- 225 West 23 Street12,961 sq ft lot · 5.13 built FAR · built 1930
- 473 Amsterdam Avenue7,823 sq ft lot · 12.36 built FAR · built 1923
C2-7A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C2-7A?
- 7.52, 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 C2-7). 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 C2-7A?
- 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 C2-7). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C2-7A a contextual district?
- Yes. C2-7A 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 C2-7A 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.