C5
Commercial District C5
New York City zoning district · 1,848 parcels
C5 is defined as a Commercial District C5 in New York City. The maximum building height is 120 feet. There are 1,848 parcels classified under this district. C5 is a restricted central commercial zoning district in New York City. Restricted central commercial districts in major business areas like Midtown Manhattan. High-density office and retail without manufacturing. No off-street parking required.
For office and retail developers in prime business cores like Midtown. A restricted central commercial district: high-density offices and stores, but no manufacturing. No off-street parking required, since transit dominates. Buildings cap at 120 feet, about 11 stories. Aimed at dense, transit-rich downtown business areas rather than light industry or low-rise neighborhoods.
Development standards
C5 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 1,848 parcels in New York City.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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