C6
Commercial District C6
New York City zoning district · 6,212 parcels
C6 is defined as a Commercial District C6 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 6,212 parcels classified under this district. C6 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City. 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.
For developers and big-business builders in NYC's major downtowns. C6 is high-density, mixed-use turf: offices, hotels, theaters and entertainment, plus apartments. Think large-scale commercial and residential towers up to about 210 feet (roughly 20 stories). Not a homeowner's zone, this is where dense central-business-district projects go, combining workplaces and housing in one big building.
Development standards
C6 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 6,212 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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