C4-5D Zoning District — New York City
C4-5D is a contextual, high-density General Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C4-5D 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 4.66 and the maximum commercial FAR is 4.2. 223 tax lots citywide carry C4-5D as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C4-5D
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 4.66 | 4.2 | 4.2 | Base 60–85 ft · Max 105 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 C4-5D
- 2440 Fulton Street77,500 sq ft lot · 4.18 built FAR · built 2023
- 1215 Fulton Street42,700 sq ft lot · 5.14 built FAR · built 2023
- 2425 Pacific Street35,000 sq ft lot · 6.62 built FAR · built 2024
- 2856 Webster Avenue15,612 sq ft lot · 7.89 built FAR · built 2021
- 1320 Fulton Street11,521 sq ft lot · 8.35 built FAR · built 2016
- 2481 Crotona Avenue11,160 sq ft lot · 6.58 built FAR · built 2022
- 11 New York Avenue33,472 sq ft lot · 2.66 built FAR · built 1974
- 1190 Fulton Street7,900 sq ft lot · 6.5 built FAR · built 2019
- 1259 Bedford Avenue7,160 sq ft lot · 5.21 built FAR · built 2020
- 1380 Fulton Street25,286 sq ft lot · 3.58 built FAR · built 1917
- 1225 Atlantic Avenue6,443 sq ft lot · 6.44 built FAR · built 2014
- 625 East Fordham Road26,061 sq ft lot · 1.92 built FAR · built 1998
C4-5D — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C4-5D?
- 4.66, 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 C4-5D?
- 4.2, 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 C4-5D a contextual district?
- Yes. C4-5D 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 C4-5D 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.