C6-2 Zoning District — New York City
C6-2 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-2 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 6.02 and the maximum commercial FAR is 6. 693 tax lots citywide carry C6-2 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-2
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 6.02 | 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 | 7.2 | 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 C6-2
- 770 Broadway62,582 sq ft lot · 16.05 built FAR · built 1906
- 430 East 29 Street129,000 sq ft lot · 6.21 built FAR · built 2008
- 154 Christopher Street54,020 sq ft lot · 10.24 built FAR · built 1899
- 515 West 18th Street46,000 sq ft lot · 7 built FAR · built 2018
- 772 Broadway54,617 sq ft lot · 13.15 built FAR · built 1960
- 300 Ashland Place49,830 sq ft lot · 7.96 built FAR · built 2015
- 266 Kent Avenue26,021 sq ft lot · 13.7 built FAR · built 2018
- 401 East 60 Street40,200 sq ft lot · 9.41 built FAR · built 1999
- 555 West 59 Street43,072 sq ft lot · 6.82 built FAR · built 2007
- 101 West 12 Street27,070 sq ft lot · 13.47 built FAR · built 1961
- 292 Kent Avenue68,106 sq ft lot · 5.87 built FAR · built 1885
- 229 West 60 Street45,698 sq ft lot · 6.3 built FAR · built 2007
C6-2 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-2?
- 6.02, 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 C6-2?
- 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 C6-2 a contextual district?
- No. C6-2 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 C6-2 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.