C7-1 Zoning District — New York City
C7-1 is a mixed-density General Commercial District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C7-1 at a glance
It allows commercial uses, and generally also housing under the rules of a residential-equivalent district. As of right, the maximum commercial FAR is 2. 1 tax lots citywide carry C7-1 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C7-1
| Context | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Heights | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 2 | 2 | Base 45 ft · Max 65 ft | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-262, § 33-46 |
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 C7-1
C7-1 — quick questions
- What is the maximum commercial FAR in C7-1?
- 2, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-262, § 33-46. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C7-1 a contextual district?
- No. C7-1 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.
- How many tax lots are zoned C7-1?
- 1 tax lots citywide carry C7-1 as their primary zoning designation, per NYC municipal records as of 2026-10-20.
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What do the C7-1 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.