Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan Adopted: Major Rezoning from M1-6 and M1-6D to M1-8A/R11, M1-8A/R12, M1-9A/R12, and New Special Districts in Manhattan

• When: 2025/08/14
• Address: Citywide, New York, NY
• City: New York
• State: NY
• Category: Area Rezoning
• Subcategory: Mixed-Use Rezoning
• Asset Class: Mixed-Use
• New Zoning: M1-8A/R11, M1-8A/R12, M1-9A/R12, Special Hudson Yards District (HY), Special Midtown South Mixed-Use District (MSMX)
• New Zoning Description: New mixed-use and special districts designed to allow higher density residential and commercial development.
• Previous Zoning: M1-6, M1-6D, Special Midtown District (MiD), Special Garment Center District (GC)
• Previous Zoning Description: Previous manufacturing and special districts with more restrictive zoning regulations.

The New York City Council adopted the Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan, submitted by the New York City Department of City Planning. This comprehensive zoning map amendment eliminates the Special Midtown District (MiD) and the Special Garment Center District (GC). It rezones areas from M1-6 and M1-6D to M1-8A/R11, M1-8A/R12, and M1-9A/R12 districts. Additionally, the plan establishes a new Special Hudson Yards District (HY) and a new Special Midtown South Mixed-Use District (MSMX). The affected areas are in Manhattan, specifically Community Districts 4 and 5, and Council District 3. The application underwent review by the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises and the Committee on Land Use before final approval by the City Council.

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