Maximum building height
C4 C6
In C4-4A and C4-5X Districts, the maximum height of a building or other structure and the maximum number of stories shall be as set forth in Section 23-662 (Maximum height of buildings and setback regulations) for the applicable residential equivalent set forth in the tables in Section 35-23 (Residential Bulk Regulations in Other C1 or C2 Districts or in C3, C4, C5 or C6 Districts). For buildings meeting the criteria set forth in paragraph (a) of Section 23-664 (Modified height and setback regulations for certain Inclusionary Housing buildings or affordable independent residences for seniors), such maximum heights and number of stories may be modified in accordance with the provisions of paragraph (b) of Section 23-664 for the applicable residential equivalent of such districts. Separate maximum building heights are set forth within such Sections for Quality Housing buildings with qualifying ground floors and for those with non-qualifying ground floors.
In C6-2 and C6-3 Districts, no building or other structure shall exceed a height of 250 feet. In C6-4 Districts, no building or other structure shall exceed a height of 290 feet. However, no maximum building height limitation shall apply on Block 9993, shown on Map 5 (Maximum Building Height) in Appendix A of this Chapter, if such block is developed or if a building on such block is enlarged, pursuant to the Jamaica Gateway Urban Renewal Plan.