C1-9
Commercial C1-9
New York City zoning district · 869 parcels
C1-9 is defined as a Commercial C1-9 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 869 parcels classified under this district. C1-9 is a local retail zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 2.0. Local retail districts mapped within or adjacent to residential neighborhoods. Typically small-scale shops, services, and restaurants serving the surrounding community. Mapped as overlays on residential districts. Residential development follows the rules of the R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).
Development standards
C1-9 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 869 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Use typeParameterValueConditions
allsky_exposure_planeheight 85ft on narrow street (3.7:1 V:H), 85ft on wide street (7.6:1 V:H), with 15ft front open area on narrow / 10ft on widealternate_front_setback
commercialmax_far2.00standard
community_facilitymax_far10.00standard
residentialmax_far10.00standard
residentialmax_far12.00qualifying_affordable
residentialresidential_equivalentR10standard
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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