C4-6
Commercial C4-6
New York City zoning district · 132 parcels
C4-6 is defined as a Commercial C4-6 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 132 parcels classified under this district. C4-6 is a general commercial zoning district in New York City. General commercial districts found in regional shopping centers and major commercial corridors. Permit a broad range of retail, office, and entertainment uses. Residential development follows the rules of the R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).
For developers wanting dense mixed-use near regional shopping hubs. Broad commercial menu, stores, offices, entertainment, plus high-rise housing built to R10 rules with a generous FAR (floor-area ratio, building size per lot) of 10.0. Buildings can rise to 210 feet, roughly 20 stories. Good for big projects on major corridors where the city wants substantial retail and residential density together.
Development standards
C4-6 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 132 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving C4-6· 10
Special Permit 73-36 to allow the physical culture establishment (Equinox) within portions of a new mixed use building, located within an C4-6 zoning district.
Erection of a new three (3) story ferry terminal.
626 First Ave (ERRC) - Public Space
616 FIRST AVENUE LLC
HRA ADULT ADMINSTN/DIV OF AIDS
Department of General Services (now part of DCAS)
One 45/ Museum of Civil Rights
One45 Lenox LLC
CB6/FIRST AVENUE REZONING
CB6
2211 Third Avenue
2211 THRID AVENUE MAZAL LLC
One45 for Harlem
One45 Lenox LLC
2226 Third Avenue
Richard Bass
203-205 EAST 92ND STREET POPS
CARNEGIE PARK LAND HOLDING LLC
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
View on Municode