C4

Regional Retail Commercial District

New York City, New York County, New York

C4 districts are regional retail centers with larger stores and a wider range of goods and services, often found along major thoroughfares. They permit residential development at densities equivalent to higher-density residential districts.

Varies by sub-district; C4-6, C4-7, C5 and C6-4 through C6-9 permit residential development at R10 density, where a tower is not required to have a contextual base. ft

Max Building Height

1

Floor Area Ratio

Development Standards

Max Building Height Varies by sub-district; C4-6, C4-7, C5 and C6-4 through C6-9 permit residential development at R10 density, where a tower is not required to have a contextual base. ft
Floor Area Ratio 1

New York City Location

Permitted Uses

3 uses permitted in C4

Use Category
Community facilities Civic
Larger stores with more goods and services Commercial
Residential Residential

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