C6-1 Zoning District — New York City
C6-1 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-1 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 3.44 and the maximum commercial FAR is 6. 501 tax lots citywide carry C6-1 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-1
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 3.44 | 6 | 6.5 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112 |
| As of right — wide street | 4 | 6 | 6.5 | 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 C6-1
- 125 Delancey Street43,206 sq ft lot · 7.42 built FAR · built 2016
- 849 Broadway17,877 sq ft lot · 12.25 built FAR · built 1900
- 215 Chrystie Street22,705 sq ft lot · 9.46 built FAR · built 2014
- 7 East 14 Street31,800 sq ft lot · 13.94 built FAR · built 1965
- 71 Smith Street27,582 sq ft lot · 12.21 built FAR · built 2014
- 797 Broadway19,575 sq ft lot · 7.62 built FAR · built 2019
- 196 Park Row68,732 sq ft lot · 4.46 built FAR · built 1965
- 61 Bond Street18,170 sq ft lot · 9.11 built FAR · built 2017
- 242 Broome Street21,996 sq ft lot · 6.23 built FAR · built 2016
- 2 Elizabeth Street25,125 sq ft lot · 7.02 built FAR · built 1985
- 10 Stanton Street34,430 sq ft lot · 4.86 built FAR · built 1985
- 65 Hoyt Street40,315 sq ft lot · 5.09 built FAR · built 2005
C6-1 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-1?
- 3.44, 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 C6-1?
- 6, 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 C6-1 a contextual district?
- No. C6-1 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 C6-1 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.