C6-9
Commercial C6-9
New York City zoning district · 49 parcels
C6-9 is defined as a Commercial C6-9 in New York City. The maximum building height is 210 feet. There are 49 parcels classified under this district. C6-9 is a general central commercial zoning district in New York City with a commercial FAR of 15.0. 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).
For developers building at the city's highest densities in core business districts. Allows offices, hotels, entertainment, and apartments in large mixed-use towers. Commercial space can reach 15 times the lot size (FAR = floor-area ratio, floor space versus land). Residential follows R10 rules, 10 FAR. Up to about 210 feet. This is intensive downtown zoning for major projects, not small-scale or residential-only building.
Development standards
C6-9 regulates building height, lot size, setbacks, and lot coverage across 49 parcels in New York City.
Recent cases involving C6-9· 10
Amendment of a previously approved variance (§72-21) to permit the addition of vestibules creating non-compliances with previously approved floor area. C6-9 Lower Manhattan Special Purpose District.
Appeal of a determination by the Department of Buildings that an engineer's report violated Building Code Section 28.211.1. (False Statements). C6-9M Zoning District.
(Former) St. George's Syrian Catholic Church
94 Greenwich Street House
Special Permit (§73-36) to permit the legalization of an existing physical culture establishment, located within portions of the cellar and first floor of a 13-story mixed use building in a C6-9 zonin
West Street Building
30 OLD SLIP
ASSAY PARTNERS C/O HRO INTERNATIONL,LTD/ROSENMAN COLIN ET AL
32 OLD SLIP
HRO INTERNATIONAL
BANKERS TRUST PLAZA
BANKERS TRUST CO/DER SCUTT ARCHITECT
30 OLD SHIP
DRP
Frequently asked questions
Code references
Section NYC Zoning Resolution
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