C5-2
Commercial C5-2
New York City zoning district · 364 parcels
C5-2 is defined as a Commercial C5-2 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 364 parcels classified under this district. C5-2 is a restricted central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 10.0. Restricted central commercial districts in major business areas like Midtown Manhattan. High-density office and retail without manufacturing. No off-street parking required. Residential development follows the rules of the R10 district (residential FAR 10.0).
For developers building dense in core business districts like Midtown. High-density offices and retail, no manufacturing, no off-street parking required. Commercial FAR (floor-area ratio, building size per lot) is 10.0; housing follows R10 rules, also FAR 10.0. Up to 210 feet, roughly 20 stories. A serious high-density central commercial district for major downtown projects.
Development standards
C5-2 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 364 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving C5-2· 10
200 Madison Avenue, First Floor Lobby Interior
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a physical cultural establishment (Strengthen Lengthen Tone) to be located on portions of the first, third and fourth floors of an existing 13-story
Variance (§72-21) to permit the enlargement of an existing house of worship (Marble Collegiate Reformed Church) to facilitate a direct interior connection between the existing building and a new Fello
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (China Liangtse Wellness Spa) on the first floor of a seven-story commercial building contrary to ZR §32-10. C5-2 S
Extension of Time to complete construction of a previously approved variance (§72-21) for the expansion of a UG4 community use facility (Central Synagogue), which expired on June 10, 2018. C5-2 & C5-2
Extension of Term of a previously granted Special Permit (§73-36) for the continued operation of Physical Culture Establishment (Tone House) which expired on April 25, 2016. C5-2 zoning district.
Extension of Term of a previously granted Special Permit (§73-36) for the operation of a Physical Culture Establishment (New York Sports Club) which expired on February 4, 2017; Waiver of the Rules. C
Hotel Seville (now the James NoMad Hotel)
95 Madison Avenue (The Emmett Building)
Appeal challenging NYC Department of Building's determination that the Tower complies with the New York City Zoning Resolution and the New York City Housing Maintenance Code. C5-2 zoning district.
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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