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The September 2006 issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved a modified rezoning in North Tribeca, reducing building height and floor area in response to community opposition. Landmark designations for two Staten Island homes were approved despite owner objections. The Planning Commission approved a special permit for retail use at the Plaza Hotel and expanded air rights for the Hirschfeld Theatre. BSA decisions included denial of a permit for illegal demolition in Park Slope, approval of variances for the Whitney Museum expansion, residential use in Red Hook, a dormitory for Vaughn College, and apartments near the Holland Tunnel. A variance request in Holliswood was denied due to lack of hardship. Landmark permits were issued for new construction in Tribeca and SoHo, and the Van Tassel Horse Mart was calendared for designation. Legal updates included a court overturning a BSA variance in Staten Island, upholding BSA’s decision on P.S. 64, reversing a DOB injunction, and ruling that UDAAP deed restrictions do not bind future owners. A court denied an injunction to halt Yankees Stadium construction. A profile of DOT Assistant Commissioner Kerry Gould-Schmit highlighted the billion-dollar street furniture franchise. Pipeline charts track ULURP certifications, BSA applications, and landmark actions.

Publication Date

9-15-2006

Publisher

Center for New York City Law, New York Law School

City

New York

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Affordable Housing, Historic Designation, Tribeca, Plaza Hotel, Hirschfeld Theatre, Park Slope, Whitney Museum, Red Hook, Vaughn College, Holland Tunnel, Staten Island, Van Tassel Horse Mart, P.S. 64, Yankees Stadium, BSA, Variances, DOB Enforcement, UDAAP

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 3, No. 8

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