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The April 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved redevelopment of the former Jamaica Courthouse into a mixed-use building incorporating the historic facade. The Planning Commission approved the sale of a former firehouse with a restriction for community use and a 369-space garage in Battery Park City. BSA decisions included a contentious appeal over a Breezy Point home, variances for residential buildings in Tribeca, and legalization of a NoHo hotel. Landmarks held a new hearing on re-inclusion of a Douglaston home into a historic district and calendared Sunnyside Gardens for designation. The Sohmer Piano Factory in Queens and three Far West Village buildings were designated. Additional designations included two Park Place buildings and the Brooklyn Botanical Garden’s Laboratory Administration Building. EDC issued RFPs for redevelopment of the Staten Island Farm Colony and Bush Terminal in Brooklyn. DOT proposed traffic changes in Park Slope. HPD was criticized in a Comptroller audit of the J-51 tax incentive program. The courts ruled on Washington Square Park renovations, a $9M valuation for a Queens condemnation, and a Second Avenue Subway condemnation challenge. A profile of architect David West explored his zoning expertise and work on high-profile projects like 443 Greenwich Street.

Publication Date

4-15-2007

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, Jamaica Courthouse, Battery Park City, Breezy Point, Tribeca, NoHo, Douglaston, Sunnyside Gardens, Park Slope, Washington Square Park, Bush Terminal, Farm Colony, CEQR, ULURP Fees, HPD Audit, David West, EDC RFPs

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 4, No. 3

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