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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 11

  Center for New York City Law

  The December 2005 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use and preservation actions across New York City. The City Council approved rezonings in South Park Slope, Olinville (Bronx), and two Staten Island neighborhoods (Bay Terrace and Oakwood), aimed at curbing overdevelopment and preserving neighborhood character. The Council also overrode Mayor Bloomberg’s veto to reject the landmark designation of the Austin Nichols warehouse in Williamsburg. The Planning Commission approved a 718-space garage adjacent to the High Line and a new Business Improvement District in Flatbush. BSA decisions included variances for a NoHo mixed-use building, a West Village nursing home, and a Williamsburg development exceeding new zoning limits. Landmark actions included the calendaring of the Pendleton Place villa in Staten Island and the approval of pathways in Riverside Park to improve access to the Firefighters Memorial. Legal updates include a $21.5 million settlement for Hudson River Park and a Court of Appeals ruling allowing a Red Hook condo dispute to return to trial. The Council held a hearing on legislation to compel Landmarks to hold designation hearings. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark actions.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 10

  Center for New York City Law

  The November 2005 issue of CityLand covers a wide range of land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council rejected the landmark designation of the Jamaica Savings Bank in Queens, while approving the Far West Village rezoning and the landmarking of the Plaza Hotel’s interior rooms. A proposed rezoning in Bedford-Stuyvesant was denied due to concerns over job loss. Staten Island saw the elimination of commercial overlays in 21 areas. The Planning Commission approved the transfer of Admiral’s Row to the Brooklyn Navy Yard and began concurrent review of Columbia University’s expansion and Community Board 9’s 197-a plan for Manhattanville. BSA decisions included the denial of a dormitory permit for P.S. 64, approval of grandfathered Bensonhurst developments, and variances for projects in SoHo, Mill Basin, and Jamaica. Landmark hearings were held for the Far West Village and Weehawken Street Historic Districts. Legal updates include a court order requiring a landlord to clear a vacate order for a rent-stabilized tenant. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark actions.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 9

  Center for New York City Law

  The October 2005 issue of CityLand marks its one-year anniversary and features major land use and zoning actions across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of rezoning in Far Rockaway, College Point, and Rego Park, as well as a controversial sanitation garage lease extension in Williamsburg. The Council also approved a 26-story tower in Lenox Hill and a 388-foot residential tower in Tribeca. The Planning Commission approved the Ocean Dreams project in Coney Island, a Staten Island shopping center, and the elimination of commercial overlays in Staten Island. BSA decisions include approval of a SoHo residential building, denial of a Long Island City apartment variance, and legalization of a spa at the Affinia Dumont Hotel. Landmark actions include the designation of the Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse in Williamsburg, calendaring of the Far West Village Historic District, and designation of the Fitzgerald-Ginsberg House in Queens. Legal updates feature a court ruling upholding the sale of Two Columbus Circle. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 8

  Center for New York City Law

  The September 2005 issue of CityLand highlights major land use and zoning actions across New York City. Key developments include the City Council’s approval of Enrique Norten’s glass tower at One York Street in Tribeca and a text amendment allowing heliostats and wind turbines atop buildings in Battery Park City. The Council also approved a housing project for the mentally ill in East New York. The Planning Commission approved a major mixed-use development at 270 Greenwich Street and a controversial parking garage in Chelsea. BSA decisions include a denied appeal for a Van Cortlandt Village development, a variance for Robert DeNiro’s Tribeca hotel, and approvals for a circus school, art school expansion, and additional residential floors in Chelsea. Landmark actions include denial of legalization for an Upper East Side addition, relocation of a phone tower at Seaview Hospital, and approval of rear additions to Chelsea rowhouses. Legal updates feature a court ruling against a builder for failing to deliver certificates of occupancy after seven years. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 7

  Center for New York City Law

  The August 2005 issue of CityLand highlights significant land use and zoning actions across New York City. Key developments include the City Council’s approval of rezoning in East Flushing, Pelham Gardens, Cambria Heights, and Staten Island neighborhoods to curb overdevelopment and preserve community character. The Council also approved a new primary/intermediate school in Canarsie. Landmark actions include the designation of the Plaza Hotel’s interiors, the re-calendaring of Seaman Cottage, and hearings on the Drake-DeHart House and the Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse. BSA decisions feature approvals for residential conversions in College Point, Bay Ridge, and Astoria, and withdrawals of controversial applications in Maspeth and the East Village. Legal updates include court rulings upholding the condemnation for the Third Water Tunnel and rejecting challenges to the closure of the West 72nd Street ramp. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 6

  Center for New York City Law

  The July 2005 issue of CityLand highlights major land use and zoning developments across New York City. Key coverage includes the City Council’s approval of Lincoln Center’s redesign, featuring new public spaces, signage, and expanded cultural facilities. The Council also approved the West Chelsea/High Line rezoning, enabling the transformation of the elevated rail line into a public park. Other actions include the General Motors Plaza renovation, Rockefeller Center signage amendments, and the downzoning of Bensonhurst and Staten Island neighborhoods. The issue reports on the approval of a new bridge in the Bronx, a DUMBO Business Improvement District, and multiple affordable housing projects. Landmark actions include the designation of the Windermere Apartments, the Robert Dickey House, the Jamaica Savings Bank, and the Smith, Gray & Co. Building. Legal updates feature the dismissal of a lawsuit challenging the approval of an IKEA superstore in Red Hook. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 5

  Center for New York City Law

  The June 2005 issue of CityLand reports on significant land use and zoning actions across New York City. Highlights include the City Council’s approval of the Kissena Park downzoning, marking the fourth Queens neighborhood rezoned in 2005, and the final approval of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning. The issue also covers the approval of two new high schools in Brooklyn and Staten Island, modifications to the Millennium Hotel plaza, and the addition of two public parking garages in Lower Manhattan. HPD advanced seven affordable housing projects totaling 668 units. Landmark actions include the designation of the Summit Hotel and Ralph Bunche House, and the denial of the Crawford Clothes Building designation following its partial demolition. Legal updates feature court decisions on Red Hook condo development, ownership of public art in SoHo, and a dismissed challenge to the Metropolitan Museum’s renovation. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 4

  Center for New York City Law

  The May 2005 issue of CityLand highlights major land use decisions and controversies across New York City. Key developments include the City Council’s approval of Project Greenhope’s transitional housing facility in East Harlem, and the modification of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning plan to increase affordable housing incentives and create an Industrial Business Zone. The issue also covers the downzoning of Springfield Gardens and Kissena Park in Queens, and the approval of new firehouse consolidations in Brooklyn. Landmark actions include the designation of the James L. Bedell House in Staten Island, hearings on the Crawford Clothes Building and the Robert Dickey House, and the designation of the Keuffel & Esser Building. Legal updates feature a court ruling upholding the City’s adult use zoning amendments. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 3

  Center for New York City Law

  The April 2005 issue of CityLand highlights major zoning and land use developments across New York City. Key coverage includes the City Council’s approval of a 249-block downzoning in Bay Ridge to curb overdevelopment, and the Planning Commission’s approval of the Greenpoint-Williamsburg rezoning with incentives for affordable housing. The issue also reports on the creation of a new R2A zoning district to combat “McMansion” development in Bayside, Queens. Landmark actions include hearings on Morris Lapidus-designed buildings, designation of the Germania Bank Building, and controversy surrounding the proposed designation of the James L. Bedell House in Staten Island. Legal updates feature court decisions on urban renewal in Bushwick and a dispute over certificate of occupancy issuance in Staten Island. Pipeline charts provide updates on ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 2

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and zoning developments in New York City as of March 15, 2005. Highlights include the withdrawal of BJ’s Warehouse proposal in the Bronx due to Council opposition, the expansion of the Port Morris mixed-use district, and a comprehensive rezoning of Kew Gardens and Richmond Hill to curb out-of-character development. The issue also reports on landmark approvals such as Balducci’s return to Greenwich Village and the renovation of the Beaver Building. Legal updates include court decisions on Two Columbus Circle and a challenge to the approval of an IKEA superstore in Red Hook. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark hearings, offering a forward-looking view of land use actions across the city.

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  CityLand – Vol. 2, No. 1

  Center for New York City Law

  This February 2005 issue of CityLand highlights major land use and zoning developments in New York City. It covers the City Council’s approval of a large-scale residential and mixed-use development in Clinton, Manhattan, including two 24-story towers and a platform over an Amtrak rail cut. The issue also reports on modifications to the Hudson Yards plan, protection of natural areas, and expansion of Brooklyn high schools. Landmark designations and legal decisions are featured, including the creation of a new historic district in Queens and court rulings on building variances. The Center for New York City Law is honored with a Technology Award for its online archive of Landmarks Preservation Commission decisions. Charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and new building permits across the city.