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The September 2010 issue of CityLand covers significant land use, zoning, and preservation developments across New York City. The City Council approved Vornado Realty Trust’s 15 Penn Plaza commercial tower, despite concerns about its impact on the Empire State Building and MWBE participation. The City Planning Commission approved large rezonings in northeast Queens (Auburndale, Oakland Gardens, Hollis Hills) and Rosedale, as well as the Culver El rezoning and housing project in Borough Park. A supportive housing project for women in Prospect Lefferts Gardens was debated. The Commission also approved a zoning text amendment regulating car-share parking. The Board of Standards & Appeals ruled on a controversial East Village building addition and legalized artist studios in Bushwick. Landmarks designated Staten Island’s Christ Church complex and the 51st Cavalry Brigade Armory, and calendared an extension of the Park Slope Historic District. Hearings were held on historic buildings in Sandy Ground and the Lakeman House. The issue concludes with a profile of Mark Silberman, General Counsel of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, highlighting his legal and policy contributions to preservation in New York City.

Publication Date

9-15-2010

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, Historic Districts, Affordable Housing, Environmental Review, Public Transit, MWBE, Staten Island History

Disciplines

Administrative Law | Land Use Law

CityLand – Vol. 7, No. 8

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