C6-6
Commercial C6-6
New York City zoning district · 222 parcels
C6-6 is defined as a Commercial C6-6 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 222 parcels classified under this district. C6-6 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 15.0. 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).
For developers building at the highest densities in NYC's core business districts. Allows offices, hotels, entertainment, and apartments in large mixed-use towers. Commercial space can reach 15 times the lot size (FAR = floor-area ratio, building floor space versus land). Residential follows R10 rules, 10 FAR. Up to about 210 feet. This is among the densest commercial zoning the city offers.
Development standards
C6-6 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 222 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C6-6· 10
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Cultural Establishment (Crunch) in portions of the cellar and first floor of an existing 27 story commercial building §32-10. C6-6 and C6
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of a Physical Culture Establishment (Title Boxing Club) located on a portion of the first and cellar floors of an existing thirty-six (36) story comm
Extension of Term of a previously granted Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of physical culture establishment (Aura Wellness Spa Corp.) which expired on November 15, 2015. C6-6 and
Citicorp Center (now 601 Lexington Avenue) including St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Hotel Lexington
Beverly Hotel (Later Benjamin Hotel)
Shelton Hotel (Later Halloran House)
Extension of term of a special permit (§73-36) to allow the continued operation of a physical culture establishment (Equinox), which expired on September 16, 2013. C6-6 (MID) zoning district.
Special Permit (§73-36) to allow the legalization of a physical culture establishment (InForm Fitness) within a portion of an existing building. C6-6(MID) C5-2 zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously approved variance (MDL Section 60 (3)) permitting the use of tenant parking spaces for transient use within an accessory garage, which expires on March 26, 2013. C6-6
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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