C8

Heavy Commercial District

New York City, New York County, New York

C8 districts bridge commercial and manufacturing uses, designed for heavy commercial and automotive services requiring large land areas. Residential uses are generally prohibited as-of-right in these districts.

1

Floor Area Ratio

Development Standards

Floor Area Ratio 1

Parking

Varies with district and use; C8-1 to C8-3 require substantial parking for automotive uses, C8-4 is usually exempt.

New York City Location

Permitted Uses

6 uses permitted in C8

Use Category
Certain community facilities Civic
All commercial uses (except large, open amusements) Commercial
Automobile showrooms and repair shops Commercial
Car washes Commercial
Gas stations Commercial
Warehouses Commercial

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