What is the maximum building height for M1-5M zoning?

The maximum building height for M1-5M zoning is 60 ft.

Are there additional rules for M1-5M zoning?

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How do I find out if my property is zoned M1-5M?

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 M1-5M?

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.

M1-5M

Manufacturing M1-5M

New York City zoning district · 121 parcels

M1-5M is defined as a Manufacturing M1-5M in New York City. The maximum building height is 60 feet. There are 121 parcels classified under this district. M1-5M is a light manufacturing zoning district in New York City with a maximum FAR of 5.0. Light manufacturing and commercial districts. Permit a wide range of manufacturing, commercial, and community facility uses. Performance standards limit noise, vibration, and emissions. The most common manufacturing district in NYC. The M suffix permits residential use in mixed-use buildings.

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Development standards

M1-5M regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 121 parcels in New York City.

Max Height

60ft

Recent cases involving M1-5M· 10

2024-06-BZ

Special Permit (§73-19) to permit the development of a school (UG 3) (Rebecca School) contrary to ZR §42-12. M1-5M zoning district.

GrantedJul 15, 2024

2019-196-BZ

Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of a physical culture establishment (La Casa Day Spa) contrary to ZR §42-10. M1-5M zoning district.

WithdrawnMay 10, 2021

2017-13-BZ

Special Permit (§73-36) to operate a physical culture establishment (Rescue Spa) within the cellar and first floor of an existing building. M1-5M zoning district. (Ladies' Mile Historic District)

GrantedJun 20, 2017

122-93-BZII

Extension of Term of a previously granted Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of physical culture establishment (Equinox) which expired on September 20, 2014; Amendment to permit the e

GrantedAug 25, 2015

26-11-BZ

Special Permit (§73-36) to legalize the operation of a physical culture establishment (SoulCycle). M1-5 zoning district.

GrantedJun 21, 2011

304-82-BZ

Re-open and amend an existing variance (§72-21) granted in 1984 for the conversion of floors two through nine in a commercial building to residential use with an existing commercial (UG6) on the first

GrantedJan 9, 2007

323-04-A

An appeal seeking to reverse the decision of the Department of Buildings dated September 1, 2004, which refused to revoke permits and approvals for an application to construct a new sixth floor atop s

WithdrawnAug 11, 2005

298-03-BZ

Variance (§72-21) to permit the proposed enlargement of an existing eight story building by allowing available floor area to cross district boundary lines from the adjacent building that is located in

GrantedDec 23, 2003

31-96-BZ

Extension of term of a previously approved application, which expired February 11, 2003, which permitted the legalization of an existing physical culture establishment on the second floor of an existi

GrantedOct 21, 2003

LP-1539

The Century Building

DesignatedOct 7, 1986

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Code references

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