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The February 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, preservation, and legal developments in New York City. A judge enjoined the Broadway Triangle rezoning plan following its approval by the City Council. The Council also approved a 393-unit affordable housing project in the Bronx and adopted the Sunset Park 197-a Plan. Staten Island’s Sandy Ground neighborhood was downzoned to preserve its historic character. The City Planning Commission certified the massive Domino Sugar redevelopment proposal and approved a rooftop addition in the Upper West Side. A proposed commercial overlay extension on Sullivan Street raised concerns about neighborhood character. BSA granted a variance for a High Line-adjacent office tower and vested rights for two Queens buildings. Landmark actions included the designation of West Park Presbyterian Church and the Perry Avenue Historic District, the City’s 100th. Landmarks declined to extend the Ocean on the Park Historic District. Legal updates include a $160,000 fine for billboard violations, a court ruling upholding the East Village rezoning, and litigation over HPD deed restrictions and sign removal. The issue concludes with a profile of Michael B. Gerrard, Director of Columbia Law School’s Center for Climate Change Law.

Publication Date

2-15-2010

Publisher

Center for New York City Law

City

New York

Keywords

Land Use, Zoning, Real Estate Law, City Planning Commission, Landmarks Preservation, Municipal Law, ULURP, Broadway Triangle, Webster Commons, Sunset Park 197-a Plan, Sandy Ground Rezoning, Domino Sugar Redevelopment, Sullivan Street Rezoning, High Line Variance, Vested Rights, Westbeth, West Park Presbyterian Church, Ocean on the Park, Environmental Control Board, Sign Violations, Rezoning Challenges, HPD Deed Restrictions, Transfer Stations, Climate Change Law, Michael B. Gerrard

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 7, No. 1

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