C6-4
Commercial C6-4
New York City zoning district · 858 parcels
C6-4 is defined as a Commercial C6-4 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 858 parcels classified under this district. C6-4 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 10.0. 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 R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).
One of the densest commercial zones in NYC, for major developers in central business districts. Mixes offices, hotels, entertainment and apartments at large scale. Commercial FAR (floor space versus lot size) is a hefty 10.0; housing follows top-tier R10 rules (residential FAR 10.0). Towers reach about 210 feet, roughly 20-plus stories. This is big-ticket downtown development, far from a homeowner's zone.
Development standards
C6-4 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 858 parcels in New York City.
Floor area ratio
Recent cases involving C6-4· 10
Proposed development of a building located partially within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law §35. C6-4 Special Downtown Brooklyn District
Proposed development of a building located partially within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law §35. C6-4 Special Downtown Brooklyn DistrictSpecial South Richmond Purpose District.
Proposed development of a building located partially within the bed of a mapped street contrary to General City Law §35. C6-4 Special Downtown Brooklyn DistrictSpecial South Richmond Purpose District.
Amendment of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) which permitted the restoration, reuse, and enlargement of an existing commercial building. The amendment seeks to modify a Board condition that t
Extension of Term of a previously approved Special Permit (§73-36) permitting the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (SoulCycle) which expired on January 15, 2020, Waiver of the Board’s Rul
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical culture establishment (Spa 32) contrary to ZR §32-10. C6-4 zoning district.
Extension of Time to Complete Construction of a previously approved Variance (§72-21) to facilitate the construction of a new 21-story which expired on July 9, 2020. C6-4 Special Hudson Yards Distric
Application requesting a variance of the Multiple Dwelling Law to existing HACA multiple dwelling to be partially converted to a hotel. An existing inner court supplying legal light and air to apartme
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Cultural Establishment (Rumble Fitness) located within a portion of the cellar and first floor of an existing building contrary to ZR §32-
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical culture establishment (I love Kickboxing) to be located on the first-floor level of an existing building contrary ZR §32-10. C6-4 (LM) zo
Frequently asked questions
Code references
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