Yes, much of the city is limited to four or five stories or otherwise restricted [1]. Keep in mind also that much of NYC is not just the financial district of M

Yes, much of the city is limited to four or five stories or otherwise restricted [1]. Keep in mind also that much of NYC is not just the financial district of Manhattan. In addition to actual height restrictions, neighborhood associations also fight tooth and nail to prevent new development and to limit the height of new development when they can't. [1] https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/zoning/districts-tools/residence-districts-r1-r10.page https://www1.nyc.gov/site/planning/zoning/districts-tools/re...