C6-6 Zoning District — New York City
C6-6 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-6 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 10 and the maximum commercial FAR is 15. 222 tax lots citywide carry C6-6 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-6
| Context | Residential FAR | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 10 | 15 | 15 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 33-451, § 34-112 |
| As of right — wide street | 10 | 15 | 15 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 33-451, § 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 C6-6
- 1 Columbus Circle149,560 sq ft lot · 14.05 built FAR · built 2004
- 1111 Avenue of the Americas87,863 sq ft lot · 25.55 built FAR · built 2005
- 601 Lexington Avenue70,572 sq ft lot · 23.44 built FAR · built 1978
- 1114 Avenue of the Americas67,875 sq ft lot · 22.36 built FAR · built 1971
- 1095 Avenue of the Americas56,781 sq ft lot · 18.35 built FAR · built 1972
- 599 Lexington Avenue45,022 sq ft lot · 21.87 built FAR · built 1985
- 919 3 Avenue64,768 sq ft lot · 20.43 built FAR · built 1970
- 1133 Avenue of the Americas42,050 sq ft lot · 24.72 built FAR · built 1968
- 1185 Avenue of the Americas42,049 sq ft lot · 24.91 built FAR · built 1970
- 888 7 Avenue32,425 sq ft lot · 26.72 built FAR · built 1970
- 1177 Avenue of the Americas32,134 sq ft lot · 28.41 built FAR · built 1988
- 393 7 Avenue57,675 sq ft lot · 19.13 built FAR · built 1926
C6-6 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-6?
- 10, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 33-451, § 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 C6-6?
- 15, as of right — narrow street, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-43, § 33-432, § 33-451, § 34-112. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C6-6 a contextual district?
- No. C6-6 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 C6-6 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.