C4-4D Zoning District — New York City
C4-4D is a contextual, high-density General Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C4-4D 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 3.4. 1,063 tax lots citywide carry C4-4D as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C4-4D
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 6.02 | 3.4 | 6.5 | Base 60–95 ft · Max 125 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432 |
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 C4-4D
- 166-20 90 Avenue99,500 sq ft lot · 7.16 built FAR · built 2022
- 280 St Nicholas Avenue61,660 sq ft lot · 5.03 built FAR · built 1998
- 8 Fountain Avenue38,992 sq ft lot · 8.49 built FAR · built 2023
- 58 Saint Marks Place18,080 sq ft lot · 6.9 built FAR · built 2019
- 376 4 Avenue20,000 sq ft lot · 10.29 built FAR · built 2024
- 100 West 125 Street32,800 sq ft lot · 4.89 built FAR · built 2013
- 204 4 Avenue19,000 sq ft lot · 10.23 built FAR · built 2023
- 68 Bradhurst Avenue34,293 sq ft lot · 6.54 built FAR · built 2005
- 35 4 Avenue18,000 sq ft lot · 8.75 built FAR · built 2022
- 4790 Broadway20,570 sq ft lot · 9.14 built FAR · built 2021
- 4511 Third Avenue52,182 sq ft lot · 5.49 built FAR · built 2017
- 535 4 Avenue18,191 sq ft lot · 6.41 built FAR · built 2015
C4-4D — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C4-4D?
- 6.02, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432. 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 C4-4D?
- 3.4, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-43, § 23-431, § 23-432. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C4-4D a contextual district?
- Yes. C4-4D 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 C4-4D 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.