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C4-7A

C4-7A is a commercial zoning district governed by ZR 33-12, with the bulk rules below.

The bulk rules

These are the figures the engine applies when it models a lot in C4-7A. Where a rule differs between a narrow and a wide street, both are shown.

Floor area

Residential bulk equivalentR10AZR 34-112

Height and setback

Yards, coverage and shape

Density, parking and affordability

Where C4-7A is mapped

Every area of the city zoned C4-7A, from NYC Planning’s published zoning district layer.

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Straight from the Zoning Resolution

The sentences below are quoted verbatim from the Zoning Resolution text the engine is built against, for the C4-7A rules we have mirrored and checked by hand. Check us against them.

rear yard ftZR 33-26
“a rear yard with a depth of not less than 20 feet shall be provided at every rear lot line”
Engine uses: 20 ft
side yard min ftZR 33-25
“In all districts, as indicated, no side yards are required.”
Engine uses: 0 ft

What you may build

Use groups permitted in C4 districts:

  • UG 1Residences (1- and 2-family detached)
  • UG 2Residences (all types including apartments)
  • UG 3Community Facilities — schools, museums, libraries, child welfare
  • UG 4Community Facilities — houses of worship, hospitals, ambulatory care
  • UG 5Hotels, transient accommodations
  • UG 6Local retail, eating/drinking, office
  • UG 7Home furnishing, large retail (specialized)
  • UG 8Amusement (indoor)
  • UG 9Retail (larger), service establishments
  • UG 10Larger retail + home maintenance services

Questions about C4-7A

What is the FAR in C4-7A?

C4-7A does not carry a residential floor area ratio. See the bulk table above for the floor area the district does permit.

How tall can a building be in C4-7A?

C4-7A is not governed by a flat height cap in the quality housing tables; height is controlled by the sky exposure plane and the bulk rules shown above.

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