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The June 2007 issue of CityLand covers major land use, preservation, and development actions across New York City. The City Council approved two affordable housing projects in Harlem despite community opposition and added restrictions to the sale of four former firehouses, limiting them to community use. Solow Management’s proposed 37-story tower on York Avenue entered public review, and HPD’s Boricua Village proposal for a large mixed-use development in Melrose, Bronx was approved. City Planning increased CEQR and ULURP fees. BSA dismissed a contentious Breezy Point appeal and approved a Dumbo residential conversion. A catering hall in Boro Park was ordered closed, and a Manhattan Beach enlargement permit was rejected. Landmarks designated the Manhattan Avenue Historic District, 63 Nassau Street (a Bogardus cast-iron building), the Sohmer Piano Factory, and the Wyeth House in Staten Island. A hearing was held for the Domino Sugar Plant in Williamsburg. EDC issued RFPs for redevelopment of jail-adjacent sites in Downtown Brooklyn and selected developers for a Navy warehouse conversion in Sunset Park. Court decisions upheld the Javits Center expansion and struck down a local law aimed at preserving affordable housing. A profile of Ronay Menschel and Adam Weinstein of Phipps Houses explored their leadership in affordable housing development.

Publication Date

6-15-2007

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, Harlem Housing, Firehouse Dispositions, Solow Tower, Boricua Village, CEQR Fees, Breezy Point, Dumbo Conversion, Catering Hall, Domino Sugar Plant, Sunset Park, Javits Center, Mitchell-Lama, Phipps Houses

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 4, No. 5

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