C6-2A Zoning District — New York City
C6-2A is a contextual, high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-2A 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 6. 1,430 tax lots citywide carry C6-2A as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-2A
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Max lot coverage | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 6.02 | 6 | 6.5 | 80% | Base 60–95 ft · Max 125 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C6-2A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431 |
| Qualifying affordable housing | 7.2 | 6 | 6.5 | 80% | Base 60–105 ft · Max 145 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C6-2A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431 |
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 C6-2A
- 56 Hudson Street52,439 sq ft lot · 15.29 built FAR · built 1930
- 16 Walker Street46,040 sq ft lot · 23.73 built FAR · built 1914
- 200 Lexington Avenue34,562 sq ft lot · 13.6 built FAR · built 1925
- 521 West Street62,290 sq ft lot · 6.97 built FAR · built 1930
- 125 West 14 Street46,030 sq ft lot · 7.46 built FAR · built 2001
- 130 Livingston Street60,638 sq ft lot · 8.25 built FAR · built 1989
- 125 Court Street47,222 sq ft lot · 9.11 built FAR · built 2005
- 112 East 11 Street13,354 sq ft lot · 7.78 built FAR · built 2018
- 443 Greenwich Street35,127 sq ft lot · 4.88 built FAR · built 1905
- 615 Avenue of the Americas28,042 sq ft lot · 4.79 built FAR · built 1877
- 210 West 18 Street23,736 sq ft lot · 11.58 built FAR · built 1929
- 245 West 17 Street9,200 sq ft lot · 12.93 built FAR · built 1909
C6-2A — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-2A?
- 6.02, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C6-2A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431. 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 C6-2A?
- 6, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 34-112 (C6-2A→R8A); § 33-122 (comm FAR); § 33-123 (CF FAR); § 23-22, § 23-432, § 23-431. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C6-2A a contextual district?
- Yes. C6-2A 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 C6-2A 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.