C8-1 Zoning District — New York City
C8-1 is a mixed-density General Service District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C8-1 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 1. 1,822 tax lots citywide carry C8-1 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C8-1
| Context | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| As of right | 1 | 2.4 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-283, § 33-43, § 33-432 |
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 C8-1
- 2505 Bruckner Boulevard835,657 sq ft lot · 0.88 built FAR · built 2020
- 108-10 North Conduit Avenue1,131,352 sq ft lot · 0 built FAR
- 2970 Cropsey Avenue596,792 sq ft lot · 0.25 built FAR · built 2002
- 2859 Flatbush Avenue110,303 sq ft lot · 1.33 built FAR · built 2016
- 112-20 Rockaway Boulevard516,000 sq ft lot · 0.29 built FAR · built 1995
- 6301 2 Avenue97,045 sq ft lot · 1.89 built FAR · built 1925
- 2040 Forest Avenue365,059 sq ft lot · 0.42 built FAR · built 1992
- 91-31 Queens Boulevard22,994 sq ft lot · 3.61 built FAR · built 1963
- Avenue X237,320 sq ft lot · 0 built FAR
- 215-01 42nd Avenue46,350 sq ft lot · 2.13 built FAR · built 1965
- 251-77 Jericho Turnpike28,406 sq ft lot · 2.97 built FAR · built 2015
- 3450 Baychester Avenue56,700 sq ft lot · 1.57 built FAR · built 2014
C8-1 — quick questions
- What is the maximum commercial FAR in C8-1?
- 1, as of right, per NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-283, § 33-43, § 33-432. Site-specific overlays, special districts, and waterfront rules can modify it — run a full lookup for a specific lot.
- Is C8-1 a contextual district?
- No. C8-1 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 C8-1?
- 1,822 tax lots citywide carry C8-1 as their primary zoning designation, per NYC municipal records as of 2026-10-20.
Keep learning
What do the C8-1 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.