C8-2 Zoning District — New York City
C8-2 is a mixed-density General Service District (NYC Zoning Resolution § 11-122) in New York City.
C8-2 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 commercial FAR is 2. 944 tax lots citywide carry C8-2 as their primary zoning designation.
Bulk rules for C8-2
| Context | Commercial FAR | Community facility FAR | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| As of right — narrow street | 2 | 4.8 | NYC Zoning Resolution § 33-122, § 33-123, § 33-25, § 33-26, § 33-283, § 33-43, § 33-432 |
| As of right — wide street | 2 | 4.8 | 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 C8-2
- 1538 Coney Island Avenue34,000 sq ft lot · 6.33 built FAR · built 2017
- 1730 Bedford Avenue28,000 sq ft lot · 4.47 built FAR · built 2023
- 72 Caton Place20,751 sq ft lot · 8.1 built FAR · built 2019
- 1203 East New York Avenue42,605 sq ft lot · 3.47 built FAR · built 2022
- 1320 37 Street33,705 sq ft lot · 3.71 built FAR · built 2016
- 614 Sheepshead Bay Road27,640 sq ft lot · 5.02 built FAR · built 2016
- 902 Quentin Road13,837 sq ft lot · 8.14 built FAR · built 2009
- West 8 Street107,400 sq ft lot · 0 built FAR
- 1 Remsen Avenue36,000 sq ft lot · 3.09 built FAR · built 2011
- 200 Empire Boulevard30,092 sq ft lot · 2.86 built FAR · built 1925
- 3010 Veterans Road West186,233 sq ft lot · 0.38 built FAR · built 2014
- 347 Coney Island Avenue17,325 sq ft lot · 5.23 built FAR · built 2006
C8-2 — quick questions
- What is the maximum commercial FAR in C8-2?
- 2, as of right — narrow street, 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 C8-2 a contextual district?
- No. C8-2 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 C8-2?
- 944 tax lots citywide carry C8-2 as their primary zoning designation, per NYC municipal records as of 2026-10-20.
Keep learning
What do the C8-2 rules mean for a specific lot?
PearlAudit resolves the governing zoning for any NYC tax lot — district, overlays, special districts — and cites the Zoning Resolution section behind every rule claim.
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.