NYC GIS Zoning Features


Important Notice Regarding the Accuracy of this Zoning Data Set:
The data were developed using DCP’s Tax Block Base Map Files, DOITT’s NYCMap planimetric street centerlines and 2006 orthophotos as reference sources. Measurements and dimensions for location of zoning features were obtained from DCP zoning maps. The estimated horizontal accuracy is +/- 20 feet. Any errors found in the data can be reported using our Error Report Form.

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Feature Services
Feature Services Name Description    REST GeoJSON Metadata
nyzd NYC Zoning Districts Polygon features representing the zoning districts. These features are continuous over the entire city. They extend to the city limits on land and out to the US Army Corps of Engineers Pierhead lines over water. Zoning district designations are indicated in the ZONEDIST attribute. Link to NYC Zoning Districts REST Feature Service Link to NYC Zoning Districts GeoJSON View NYC Zoning Districts Metadata
nyco NYC Commercial Overlay District Polygon features representing the within-tax-block limits for commercial overlay districts, as shown on the DCP zoning maps. Commercial overlay district designations are indicated in the OVERLAY attribute. Link to NYC Commercial Overlay District REST Feature Service Link to NYC Commercial Overlay District GeoJSON View NYC Commercial Overlay District Metadata
nysp NYC Special Purpose Districts (Zoning) Polygon features representing the Special Purpose Districts and their associated sub-districts. The main district designation is indicated in the SDNAME attribute. The abbreviation as shown on the zoning map is indicated in the SDLBL attribute. Link to NYC Special Purpose Districts (Zoning) REST Feature Service Link to NYC Special Purpose Districts (Zoning) GeoJSON View NYC Special Purpose Districts (Zoning) Metadata
nylh NYC Limited Height Districts (Zoning) Polygon features representing the Limited Height Districts. The main district designation is indicated in the LHNAME attribute. The abbreviation as shown on the zoning map is indicated in the LHLBL attribute. Link to NYC Limited Height Districts (Zoning) REST Feature Service Link to NYC Limited Height Districts (Zoning) GeoJSON View NYC Limited Height Districts (Zoning) Metadata
nysp_sd NYC Special Purpose Districts With Subdistricts (Zoning) This feature class contains only the internal subdistricts of any special purpose districts that are so subdivided. The main special purpose district name is indicated by the SPNAME attribute, the SUBDIST attribute contains the subdistrict name. Any further subdistrict divisions are named in the SUBSUB attribute. Link to NYC Special Purpose Districts With Subdistricts (Zoning) REST Feature Service Link to NYC Special Purpose Districts With Subdistricts (Zoning) GeoJSON View NYC Special Purpose Districts With Subdistricts (Zoning) Metadata
nyzma NYC Zoning Map Amendments

Areas covered by zoning changes adopted and proposed. Includes outlines for current "Certified" rezonings. Selected city-initiated text amendments to the Zoning Resolution that have discrete geographical boundaries may be included.

Link to NYC Zoning Map Amendments REST Feature Service Link to NYC Zoning Map Amendments GeoJSON View NYC Zoning Map Amendments Metadata