C6-1A Zoning District — New York City
C6-1A is a contextual, high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-1A 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 2.2 and the maximum commercial FAR is 6. 11 tax lots citywide carry C6-1A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-1A
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 2.2 | 6 | 6 | Base 30–45 ft · Max 55 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431, § 33-123 (CF FAR 6.0), § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C6-1) |
| Qualifying affordable housing | 3.9 | 6 | 6 | Base 30–65 ft · Max 85 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112, § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431, § 33-123 (CF FAR 6.0), § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C6-1) |
| Wide street | 3 | 6 | 6 | Base 40–65 ft · Max 75 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112, § 23-22 footnote 1, § 23-432, § 23-431, § 33-123 (CF FAR 6.0), § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C6-1) |
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 C6-1A
- 351 Jay Street69,875 sq ft lot · 14 built FAR · built 1990
- 115 Myrtle Avenue42,709 sq ft lot · 16.19 built FAR · built 2002
- 100 Myrtle Avenue53,750 sq ft lot · 11.13 built FAR · built 1989
- 303 Bridge Street45,056 sq ft lot · 9.04 built FAR · built 1996
- 339 Bridge Street49,122 sq ft lot · 9.32 built FAR · built 1990
- 157 Flatbush Avenue Ext28,950 sq ft lot · 4.87 built FAR · built 1993
- 132 Flatbush Avenue Ext18,916 sq ft lot · 4.92 built FAR · built 1993
- 112 Flatbush Avenue Ext6,670 sq ft lot · 4.8 built FAR · built 1993
- 365 Jay Street5,350 sq ft lot · 4.75 built FAR · built 1892
C6-1A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-1A?
- 2.2, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431, § 33-123 (CF FAR 6.0), § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C6-1). 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 C6-1A?
- 6, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 34-112, § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431, § 33-123 (CF FAR 6.0), § 33-122 (via § 11-25 from C6-1). Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C6-1A a contextual district?
- Yes. C6-1A 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 C6-1A 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.