C3A Zoning in NYC: Waterfront recreation commercial
C3A districts are a niche waterfront-oriented commercial designation. Citywide, 949 tax lots carry a primary C3A designation.
On the average C3A lot, roughly 31% of the allowed residential floor area is unused — the raw material of a rezoning-era investment thesis. Specialized; check the specific permitted uses before underwriting anything.
Where C3A lots are
- Staten Island: 304 parcels
- The Bronx: 278 parcels
- Queens: 215 parcels
- Brooklyn: 152 parcels
FAQ
What is C3A zoning in NYC?
C3A is one of a niche waterfront-oriented commercial designation. Across New York City, 949 tax lots carry a primary C3A designation.
How built-out are C3A lots today?
On average, C3A parcels are built to a floor-area ratio of 0.52 against an average maximum residential FAR of 0.75 — roughly 31% of allowed floor area is unused on the average lot. Individual lots vary widely; check any specific parcel on the free NYRezone map.
Does City of Yes affect C3A parcels?
949 C3A parcels flag as potentially affected by at least one City of Yes for Housing Opportunity program in NYRezone's screening model. Program applicability is parcel-specific — verify each lot.
Screen every C3A parcel free
The NYRezone map scores all 949 C3A lots on unused floor area, City of Yes eligibility, and assemblage potential. No login.
Parcel figures derive from NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data as processed by NYRezone. Zoning regulations are summarized for orientation only — always verify specifics in the NYC Zoning Resolution and with the Department of City Planning before acting on any parcel.