C1

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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