33-12 - Maximum Floor Area Ratio

LAST AMENDED
12/5/2024


C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8

In all districts, as indicated, for any #zoning lot#, the maximum #floor area ratio# shall not exceed the #floor area ratio# set forth
in this Section, except as otherwise provided in the following Sections:

Section 33-13      (Floor Area Bonus for a Public Plaza)

Section 33-14      (Floor Area Bonus for Arcades)

Section 33-15      (Floor Area Bonus for Front Yards)

Section 33-16      (Special Provisions for Zoning Lots Divided by District Boundaries)

Any given #lot area# shall be counted only once in determining the #floor area ratio#.

Where #floor area# in a #building# is shared by multiple #uses#, the #floor area# for such shared portion shall be attributed to
each #use# proportionately, based on the percentage each #use# occupies of the total #floor area# of the #zoning lot# less any
shared #floor area#.

Except where authorized by express provisions of this Resolution, the maximum #floor area ratio# shall not exceed the amount
set forth in this Section by more than 20 percent.

In addition, the following limitations on maximum permitted #floor area# shall apply:

C1-8A C1-8X C1-9A C2-7A C2-7X C2-8A C4-6A C4-7A C4-11A C5-1A C5-2A C6-2A C6-3A C6-3D C6-3X C6-4A

(a)    In contextual Commercial Districts

        In the districts indicated, and in C1 and C2 Districts mapped within R9A, R9D, R9X, R10A, R10X or R11A Districts,
        no #floor area# bonuses are permitted.

(b)    In Community Board 7, Borough of Manhattan

        Within the boundaries of Community Board 7 in Manhattan, in R10 equivalent #Commercial Districts# without a
        letter suffix, the maximum #floor area ratio# shall not exceed 10.0.
(c)   In C6-1A Districts

       In C6-1A Districts, the maximum #floor area ratio# shall not exceed the amount set forth in this Section by more than
       50 percent.

(d)    In C6-4X Districts

       In C6-4X Districts, a #floor area# bonus shall only be permitted for a #public plaza# pursuant to Section 33-13.