C6-3 Zoning District — New York City
C6-3 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-3 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 7.52 and the maximum commercial FAR is 6. 313 tax lots citywide carry C6-3 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-3
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 7.52 | 6 | 10 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 34-112 |
| As of right — wide street | 7.52 | 6 | 10 | 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 C6-3
- 532 Washington Street141,417 sq ft lot · 7.14 built FAR · built 1933
- 51 Astor Place36,003 sq ft lot · 10.72 built FAR · built 2012
- 450 West 17 Street52,900 sq ft lot · 9.53 built FAR · built 2006
- 539 West 28 Street123,437 sq ft lot · 5.79 built FAR · built 2013
- 555 West 22nd Street33,671 sq ft lot · 8.8 built FAR · built 2019
- 201 East 125th Street45,564 sq ft lot · 8.46 built FAR · built 2019
- 500 West 53 Street41,730 sq ft lot · 7.82 built FAR · built 2005
- 295 Lafayette Street23,397 sq ft lot · 8.43 built FAR · built 1886
- 509 West 28 Street39,490 sq ft lot · 7.2 built FAR · built 2014
- 419 East 60th Street35,904 sq ft lot · 8.55 built FAR · built 2001
- 163-05 Archer Avenue53,348 sq ft lot · 10.04 built FAR · built 2021
- 510 West 52 Street22,928 sq ft lot · 10.79 built FAR · built 2005
C6-3 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-3?
- 7.52, 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 C6-3?
- 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 C6-3 a contextual district?
- No. C6-3 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 C6-3 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.