C6-7 Zoning District — New York City
C6-7 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-7 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. 49 tax lots citywide carry C6-7 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-7
| 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 C6-7
- 1631 Broadway90,400 sq ft lot · 26.97 built FAR · built 1972
- 1472 Broadway45,800 sq ft lot · 35.87 built FAR · built 1998
- 1459 Broadway22,448 sq ft lot · 48.08 built FAR · built 2002
- 640 8 Avenue37,854 sq ft lot · 20.86 built FAR · built 2007
- 592 7 Avenue27,156 sq ft lot · 40.51 built FAR · built 2000
- 1675 Broadway23,900 sq ft lot · 31.91 built FAR · built 1987
- 1475 Broadway3,475 sq ft lot · 43.2 built FAR · built 1908
- 1680 Broadway26,525 sq ft lot · 26.43 built FAR · built 1969
- 1690 Broadway30,150 sq ft lot · 19.79 built FAR · built 1968
- 76179 7 Avenue30,125 sq ft lot · 14.94 built FAR · built 1927
- 330 West 42 Street27,975 sq ft lot · 19.76 built FAR · built 1931
- 1651 Broadway21,275 sq ft lot · 15.29 built FAR · built 1929
C6-7 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-7?
- 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 C6-7?
- 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 C6-7 a contextual district?
- No. C6-7 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 C6-7 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.