C4-5A
Commercial C4-5A
New York City zoning district · 55 parcels
C4-5A is defined as a Commercial C4-5A in New York City. The maximum building height is 63 feet. There are 55 parcels classified under this district. C4-5A is a general commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 4.0. General commercial districts found in regional shopping centers and major commercial corridors. Permit a broad range of retail, office, and entertainment uses. Residential development follows the rules of the R7A district (residential FAR 4.0). As a contextual district, it has height limits and street wall controls.
For developers wanting denser mixed-use that fits the block. A general commercial zone allowing broad retail, offices, and entertainment, with commercial FAR (floor space versus lot size) of 4.0. Housing follows R7A rules (FAR 4.0). Contextual, so a 63-foot cap (about six stories) and street-wall rules keep buildings uniform. Stores below, apartment buildings above.
Development standards
C4-5A regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 55 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving C4-5A· 3
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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