C6-9 Zoning District — New York City
C6-9 is a high-density General Central Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C6-9 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 C6-9 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C6-9
| 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 C6-9
- 43 Water Street160,692 sq ft lot · 22.11 built FAR · built 1973
- 77 Front Street42,176 sq ft lot · 23.08 built FAR · built 1987
- 111 Wall Street48,741 sq ft lot · 20.32 built FAR · built 1968
- 50 West Street18,206 sq ft lot · 21.25 built FAR · built 2014
- 77 Water Street25,779 sq ft lot · 21.01 built FAR · built 1969
- 95 Wall Street22,957 sq ft lot · 20.62 built FAR · built 1969
- 100 Flatbush Avenue12,603 sq ft lot · 25.4 built FAR · built 2021
- 120 Wall Street23,475 sq ft lot · 24.81 built FAR · built 1929
- 13 Rector Street24,470 sq ft lot · 14.96 built FAR · built 1956
- 88 Pine Street27,600 sq ft lot · 24.09 built FAR · built 1973
- 56 Greenwich Street183,456 sq ft lot · 1.05 built FAR · built 1949
- 123 Washington Street14,217 sq ft lot · 21.99 built FAR · built 2007
C6-9 — quick questions
- What is the maximum residential FAR in C6-9?
- 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 C6-9?
- 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 C6-9 a contextual district?
- No. C6-9 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 C6-9 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.