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Zoning and Land Use
Tax Lots
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A tax lot is a parcel of land identified with a unique borough, block and lot number for property tax purposes.
Zoning Districts
A zoning district is a residential, commercial or manufac­turing area of the city within which zoning regulations govern land use and building bulk.
Commercial Overlays
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A commercial overlay is a C1 or C2 district mapped within residential districts to serve local retail needs.
Zoning Map Amendments
Changes to the Zoning Map that have been adopted since 2002
Pending Zoning Map Amendments
Changes to the Zoning Map that are currently undergoing public review
Special Purpose Districts
The regulations for special purpose districts are designed to supplement and modify the underlying zoning in order to respond to distinctive neighborhoods with particular issues and goals
Special Purpose Subdistricts
Areas within Special Purpose Districts where unique rules apply. Special Purpose Subdistrict data is currently incomplete. See the Zoning Resolution for a complete description of the special purpose district.
Supporting Zoning Layers
Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas
Areas where developments, enlargements and conversions over a certain size are required to set aside a percentage of floor area for permanently affordable housing
Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas
Areas where zoning incentives are offered to encourage the creation of permanently affordable housing
Transit Zones
Transit-accessible areas where parking is optional for new affordable housing units and special rules apply to existing affordable units
FRESH Zones
FRESH promotes the establishment and expansion of neighborhood grocery stores in underserved communities by providing zoning and financial incentives
Sidewalk Cafes
Areas where different types of sidewalk cafes are permitted on public sidewalks
Limited Height Districts
A limited height district may be superimposed on an area designated as an historic district by the Landmarks Preservation Commission. It is mapped in areas of the Upper East Side, Gramercy Park, Brooklyn Heights and Cobble Hill. The maximum building height is 50 feet in a LH-1 district, 60 feet in a LH-1A district, 70 feet in a LH-2 district and 100 feet in a LH-3 district.
Lower Density Growth Management Areas
Areas where special zoning controls intend to limit growth and better match available infrastructure and services in lower-density areas experiencing rapid development
Coastal Zone Boundary
Projects within the coastal zone boundary are subject to additional review under the Waterfront Revitalization Program
Waterfront Access Plan
These areas reflect site specific modification of waterfront public access requirements for waterfront parcels with unique conditions and opportunities
Historic Districts
Areas designated by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission that possess historical significance and to which special zoning regulations apply
Landmarks
Sites designated by the NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission that possess historical significance and to which special zoning regulations apply
Effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps 2007
The Effective Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), first adopted by New York City in 1983 and last updated in 2007, establish the floodplain currently subject to the National Flood Insurance Program purchase requirements.
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps 2015
The Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (PFIRMs), released in 2015 as part of a citywide flood map update, establish the floodplain currently subject to building code and zoning regulations (the more expansive of either the 2015 or the 2007 maps is used).
Environmental Designations
An E-Designation is a NYC zoning map designation that indicates the presence of an environmental requirement pertaining to potential Hazardous Materials Contamination, Window/Wall Noise Attenuation, or Air Quality impacts on a particular tax lot.
Appendix J Designated M Districts
Designated areas within Manufacturing Districts in which self service storage facilities are subject to certain as-of-right provisions (subarea 1) or are subject to special permit by the City Planning Commission (subarea 2)
Other Supporting Layers
Business Improvement Districts
A Business Improvement District (BID) is a geographical area where local stakeholders oversee and fund the maintenance, improvement, and promotion of their commercial district.
Industrial Business Zones
Industrial Business Zones (IBZs) are areas where expanded business services are available for industrial and manufacturing businesses. This designation fosters high-performing business districts by creating competitive advantages over locating in areas outside of New York City.
Administrative Boundaries
Boroughs
Community Districts
NYC Council Districts
NY State Senate Districts
NY State Assembly Districts
Neighborhood Tabulation Areas
Basemaps
Subways
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Building Footprints
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Building footprints based on OpenStreetMap data
3D Buildings
Extruded building height from OpenStreetMap data
Aerial Imagery
Aerial Photos Raster Tiles provided by DoITT GIS
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Welcome to New York City's zoning & land use map.

ZoLa provides a simple way to research zoning regulations. Find the zoning for your property, discover new proposals for your neighborhood, and learn where City Planning initiatives are happening throughout the City.

Zoning Questions

For general zoning questions, read the Zoning Help Desk FAQ. If your question isn't answered there, call 212-720-3291 during business hours (8:30AM–5:30PM, Monday–Friday, closed on legal holidays). Leave a detailed message with your block and lot information, and a zoning specialist will get back to you within two business days. Or fill out the Zoning Information Inquiry Form.

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ZoLa was developed by the City of New York using NYC open data and other public data sources and is provided solely for informational purposes. The City makes no representation as to the accuracy of the information or to its suitability for any purpose. The City disclaims any liability for errors that may be contained herein and shall not be responsible for any damages consequential or actual, arising out of or in connection with the use of this information. The City makes no warranties, express or implied, including, but not limited to, implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose as to the quality, content, accuracy, or completeness of the information, text graphics, links and other items contained in ZoLa. The text of the Zoning Resolution can be accessed here and the zoning maps can be accessed here .