C8-2
Commercial C8-2
New York City zoning district · 944 parcels
C8-2 is defined as a Commercial C8-2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 65 feet. There are 944 parcels classified under this district. C8-2 is a heavy commercial/automotive zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 2.0. Heavy commercial and automotive service districts. Permit auto sales, repair shops, gas stations, and other auto-oriented uses alongside general commercial. Often along major arterials and highway corridors.
For business owners in auto and heavy commercial trades. Allows car sales lots, repair garages, gas stations, and other auto-oriented uses plus general commercial, things other zones don't permit. Building size capped at 2 times the lot area (FAR = floor-area ratio, floor space versus land). Heights stay low, about 65 feet. Typically along major roads and highway corridors. Built for service businesses, not housing.
Development standards
C8-2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 944 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving C8-2· 10
Extension of Term (§11-411) of a previously approved Variance for the operation of an auto repair shop with accessory uses which expired on July 30, 2025. C8-2 & R5 (Special Ocean Parkway District)
Extension of Time to Complete Construction and Obtain a Certificate of Occupancy of a of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) permitting the development of community-facility building contrary to u
Amendment to permit the re-instatement of a previously approved variance (§72-21) which permitted parking and accessory drive-through to an as-of-right eating and drinking establishment with the resid
Variance (§72-21) to permit the development of twelve two-family town homes contrary to ZR §32-10. C8-2 zoning district.
An administrative appeal challenging the Department of Buildings' final determination. The appeal challenges the DOB approval that an Auto Laundry does not comply with required reservoir spaces. C8-
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Blink Fitness) to be located within the cellar, first and second floors of an existing building contrary to ZR §32
Appeal of a New York City Department of Buildings determination.
Variance (§72-21) to permit the construction of a six-story mixed-use building with conforming commercial use on the ground floor and residential uses on the upper floors contrary to ZR §32-10. C8-2
Amendment of a previously approved variance (§72-21) for a six-story with cellar, community-facility building (Use Group 3), contrary to use and bulk regulations. Amendment to reduce the size of the c
Special Permit (§73-19) to permit the operation of a day care facility (TLE) contrary to ZR §32-10. C8-2 Special Bay Ridge Purpose District.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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