C6-3X
Commercial C6-3X
New York City zoning district · 83 parcels
C6-3X is defined as a Commercial C6-3X in New York City. The maximum building height is 150 feet. There are 83 parcels classified under this district. C6-3X 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. Residential development follows the rules of the R9X district (residential FAR 9.0). This contextual variant has modified height and setback rules.
For developers building big mixed-use towers in major business centers. C6-3X allows offices, hotels, entertainment, and apartments together at high density — housing up to 9 times the lot's area in floor space (FAR = floor-area ratio). The "X" variant adds contextual height (around 150 feet) and setback rules (how far the upper floors step back from the street).
Development standards
C6-3X regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 83 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C6-3X· 10
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of Physical Cultural Establishment (Mind Body Project) located in a portion of the first floor of an existing building contrary to ZR §32-10. C6-3X, R8A
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of a physical culture establishment (Solidcore) contrary to ZR §22-10. C6-3X zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) which permitted the operation of a physical culture establishment (Orangetheory Fitness) within a portion of an existing commercial b
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of the operation of a Physical Cultural Establishment (Rumble Fitness) located in a portion of the first floor and cellar of an existing building con
Special Permit (§73-36) to allow for a physical culture establishment (Orangetheory Fitness) within a portion of an existing commercial building. C6-3X zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) permitting the operation of physical culture establishment on the second floor of a five story commercial building, which expired on
Special Permit (§73-36) to allow a physical culture establishment (Peloton Fitness). C6-3X zoning district.
Extension of Term of a Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of physical culture establishment (New York Sports Club), located in portions of the basement, first floor and second floor,
Consolidated Edison Company Building
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment on the second floor mezzanine of a building located within a C6-3X zoning district
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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