C6-2G Zoning District — New York City
C6-2G is a contextual, high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-2G 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. 225 tax lots citywide carry C6-2G as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-2G
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 6.02 | 6 | 6.5 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122 (C6-2G bulk = C6-2 per § 11-25); § 33-123; § 33-25; § 33-26; § 33-43; § 33-432; § 34-112; § 11-12 |
| As of right — wide street | 7.2 | 6 | 6.5 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122 (C6-2G bulk = C6-2 per § 11-25); § 33-123; § 33-25; § 33-26; § 33-43; § 33-432; § 34-112; § 11-12 |
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 C6-2G
- 60 Canal Street6,483 sq ft lot · 11.01 built FAR · built 2014
- 240 Centre Street29,375 sq ft lot · 4.7 built FAR · built 1909
- 158 Hester Street15,832 sq ft lot · 6.27 built FAR · built 2004
- 80 Elizabeth Street17,766 sq ft lot · 4.61 built FAR · built 1929
- 372 Broome Street4,592 sq ft lot · 6.09 built FAR · built 1900
- 354 Broome Street17,422 sq ft lot · 4.43 built FAR · built 1900
- 123 Baxter Street10,050 sq ft lot · 5.44 built FAR · built 2003
- 128 Mott Street14,006 sq ft lot · 6.61 built FAR · built 1912
- 130 Bowery15,002 sq ft lot · 2.18 built FAR · built 1894
- 132 Mulberry Street11,282 sq ft lot · 4.8 built FAR · built 1915
- 146 Bowery13,045 sq ft lot · 2.8 built FAR · built 1915
- 133 Mulberry Street7,467 sq ft lot · 5.74 built FAR · built 1920
C6-2G — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-2G?
- 6.02, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122 (C6-2G bulk = C6-2 per § 11-25); § 33-123; § 33-25; § 33-26; § 33-43; § 33-432; § 34-112; § 11-12. 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 C6-2G?
- 6, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122 (C6-2G bulk = C6-2 per § 11-25); § 33-123; § 33-25; § 33-26; § 33-43; § 33-432; § 34-112; § 11-12. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C6-2G a contextual district?
- Yes. C6-2G 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 C6-2G 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.