What is the maximum building height for C6-5 zoning?

The maximum building height for C6-5 zoning is 210 ft.

Are there additional rules for C6-5 zoning?

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How do I find out if my property is zoned C6-5?

Check your property's zoning classification on the city's GIS map or look up your parcel on Zonable's property pages. You can also contact the local planning department.

Can I request a zoning change from C6-5?

Zoning changes require a formal application to the planning commission. The process typically involves a public hearing, staff review, and council approval. Consult the local planning department for specific requirements.

C6-5

Commercial C6-5

New York City zoning district · 63 parcels

C6-5 is defined as a Commercial C6-5 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 63 parcels classified under this district. C6-5 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 10.0. General central commercial districts in the city's major business centers. High-density mixed-use zones permitting offices, hotels, entertainment, and residential. Large-scale commercial and residential towers. Residential development follows the rules of the R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).

In plain English

For developers in NYC's prime central business districts. Allows large mixed-use towers: offices, hotels, entertainment venues, and apartments side by side. Commercial space can reach 10 times the lot's area (FAR = floor-area ratio, total building floor space versus land size). Residential follows R10 rules, also 10 FAR. Buildings up to roughly 210 feet. Built for high-density downtown-style development, not small businesses or homeowners.

Development standards

C6-5 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 63 parcels in New York City.

Max Height

210ft

Floor area ratio

Use typeParameterValueConditions

commercialmax_far10.00standard

community_facilitymax_far10.00standard

residentialmax_far10.00standard

residentialmax_far12.00qualifying_affordable

residentialresidential_equivalentR10standard

Recent cases involving C6-5· 10

18-09-BZIV

Extension of Time to Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) permitting the operation of a physical culture establishment (Crunch Fitness) which expires on M

GrantedSep 13, 2021

18-09-BZIII

Extension of Term of a special permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of a physical culture establishment (Crunch Fitness) which expires on November 21, 2021; Amendment to permit the change in o

GrantedMay 21, 2019

18-09-BZII

Extension of Term of a special permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of a physical culture establishment (Gold's Gym) which expired on November 1, 2011. C6-5 zoning district.

GrantedJan 24, 2012

LP-2342

Paramount Hotel

DesignatedNov 17, 2009

18-09-BZ

Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the legalization of an existing physical culture establishment on the first, second and third floors in an existing twelve-story building. The proposal is contrary to

GrantedJul 28, 2009

LP-2091

New York Times Building

DesignatedApr 24, 2001

LP-1338

Mark Hellinger Theater (former Hollywood Theater)

DesignatedJan 5, 1988

LP-1379

Shubert Theater

DesignatedDec 15, 1987

LP-1324

Broadhurst Theater