Local Retail and Local Service Commercial District
New York City, New York County, New York
C1 districts are commercial overlays mapped within residential areas, providing local retail and services for immediate neighborhood needs. Commercial uses are typically limited to the ground floor, with residential bulk governed by the underlying residential district.
Varies by underlying residential district and C1 sub-district (e.g., C1-3 in R8, R9, R10, R11 & R2: 85 ft max or 6 stories). ft
Max Building Height
1
Floor Area Ratio
Development Standards
| Max Building Height | Varies by underlying residential district and C1 sub-district (e.g., C1-3 in R8, R9, R10, R11 & R2: 85 ft max or 6 stories). ft |
| Floor Area Ratio | 1 |
Parking
Varies; lower numerical suffix generally requires more parking (e.g., C1-1 requires parking, C1-5 requires none).
New York City Location
Permitted Uses
8 uses permitted in C1
| Use | Category |
|---|---|
| Community facilities | Civic |
| Beauty parlors | Commercial |
| Drug stores | Commercial |
| Grocery stores | Commercial |
| Local clothing stores | Commercial |
| Restaurants | Commercial |
| Small dry cleaners | Commercial |
| Residential | Residential |
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