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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 1

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand highlights major land use and preservation developments in New York City as of February 2013. It opens with a retrospective of the top ten stories of 2012, including NYU’s campus expansion, the landmarking of Brinckerhoff Cemetery, and the Chelsea Market expansion. The City Council approved the East Village/Lower East Side Historic District, while the City Planning Commission celebrated its 75th anniversary and advanced the Durst West 57th Street development. A proposed rezoning in Flushing faced opposition from Community Board 7. Landmark Preservation Commission approved the renovation of the Rainbow Room and denied legalization of unauthorized alterations to the Gage & Tollner interior. Hearings were held for the proposed Bedford-Stuyvesant and Harrison Street Historic Districts. A nine-story residential building was proposed for a vacant lot in SoHo. The Historic Districts Council announced its “Six to Celebrate” preservation priorities for 2013. A judge halted the City’s plan to open a restaurant in Union Square Park, citing the Public Trust Doctrine. The Board of Standards & Appeals approved a mixed-use development in Harlem despite community opposition. A profile of Council Member Domenic Recchia explores his leadership in South Brooklyn and his role in Hurricane Sandy recovery. The issue also includes commentary on the regulation of physical culture establishments and extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 2

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand covers key land use and preservation developments in New York City as of March 2013. Highlights include City Council Speaker Christine Quinn’s State of the City Address, which focused on affordable housing and middle-class support. The Council held hearings on the Special Hudson Square District rezoning, with concerns raised about open space and landmarking the adjacent South Village. The Council also approved the rezoning of the Maple Lanes Bowling Alley site in Brooklyn for a 112-unit residential development and a synagogue. The City Planning Commission approved the Hudson Square rezoning with modifications, including height adjustments and open space commitments. Landmark hearings included revisions to the proposed building at 42 Crosby Street, the proposed designation of the Bialystoker Center and Home for the Aged, and a residential project in DUMBO. The Commission approved the reconstruction of a 19th-century carriage house facade in Brooklyn Heights. Guest commentary by NYC Comptroller John Liu criticized the Marriott Marquis lease as a $345 million giveaway. A profile of Council Member Stephen Levin highlights his advocacy for affordable housing, senior housing, and participatory budgeting. The issue also includes coverage of Speaker Quinn’s appearance at the City Law Breakfast and extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 3

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand highlights major land use and preservation developments in New York City as of April 2013. The City Council approved Trinity Church’s Special Hudson Square District rezoning with modifications to encourage affordable housing and open space, including landmarking efforts for the South Village. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a revised nine-story building at 325 West Broadway and rejected a proposed building adjacent to the Merchant’s House Museum due to design and preservation concerns. Alloy Development’s townhouse project at 55 Pearl Street in DUMBO received approval after design refinements. A new building at 74 Grand Street will incorporate the preserved cast-iron façade of a demolished 19th-century structure. The Historic Districts Council held its 19th Annual Preservation Conference, focusing on preservation priorities for the next administration. Guest commentaries addressed the East Midtown Rezoning and the need for affordable industrial space for Brooklyn’s food manufacturers. A profile of Mary Beth Betts, Director of Research at the Landmarks Preservation Commission, explores her career and contributions to historic preservation. The issue also includes extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 4

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand highlights key land use and preservation developments in New York City as of May 2013. The City Planning Commission began review of adAPT NYC, the City’s first micro-unit housing development, featuring 55 compact apartments and shared amenities. The Landmarks Preservation Commission held a hearing on the designation of the Seward Park branch of the New York Public Library, a 1909 Carnegie-funded building. A new sustainable office and retail development near the Puck Building in SoHo was approved, praised for its green design and contextual sensitivity. The Bedford-Stuyvesant/Expanded Stuyvesant Heights Historic District was designated, concluding a 20-year process. The Regional Plan Association’s 23rd Annual Assembly focused on climate change, infrastructure, and transportation technology, with contributions from Senator Gillibrand, Governor Malloy, and MTA Chair Prendergast. A panel of former LPC Chairs discussed the future of preservation leadership. Guest commentary by Robert J. Kafin explored the urban impact of Greenmarkets, and Sam Schwartz’s profile introduced his “Move New York” fair pricing congestion relief plan. The issue also includes extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 5

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand covers major land use and preservation developments in New York City as of June 2013. The City Council reviewed legislation to streamline sidewalk café licensing and expand operating hours, sparking debate over community board review timelines. The Landmarks Preservation Commission approved a revised six-story residential building at 42 Crosby Street and authorized emergency facade demolition at 321–323 Canal Street due to structural instability. Tammany Hall at 100 East 17th Street entered the landmarking process, and the Marine Midland Bank building at 140 Broadway received strong support for designation. A guest commentary from Time’s Up highlighted the destruction of a community garden in Williamsburg and the need for open space. The Center for New York City Law hosted a Master Class on the 1969 Plan for New York City, featuring former CPC Chair Donald Elliott and Edgar Lampert. A profile of Howard Slatkin, Director of Sustainability at the Department of City Planning, explored his work on Zone Green and post-Hurricane Sandy resilience planning. The issue also includes extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 6

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand covers significant land use and preservation developments in New York City as of July 2013. The City Council approved the BAM South mixed-use cultural and residential tower in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, with increased affordable housing and cultural space commitments. The Council also passed the “Brunch Bill,” allowing sidewalk cafes to open earlier on Sundays. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Forest Park Carousel, the Beaumont Apartments in Harlem, the Church of St. Paul the Apostle, the Marine Midland Bank, and the Seward Park Library. Hearings were held for the South Village Historic District and the former Tammany Hall building. A proposal to convert the DUMBO tobacco warehouse into a theater received a favorable advisory report. The Sunset Park Landmarks Committee launched a grassroots campaign for historic district designation. A court decision upheld the City’s plan to open a restaurant in Union Square Park. Guest commentary by Howard Goldman and Eugene Travers explored the evolution of parking policy in NYC. A profile of NRDC’s Kate Sinding highlighted her work on fracking and land use impacts on NYC’s drinking water. The issue also includes extensive charts on ULURP and Landmarks activity.

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  CityLand – Vol. 10, No. 7

  Center for New York City Law

  This issue of CityLand highlights key land use and preservation developments in New York City as of August 2013. The City Planning Commission held hearings on Phase 1 of the Willets Point redevelopment and the adAPT NYC micro-unit pilot program. The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Holland Plaza Building and considered several controversial proposals, including a seven-story building in Greenwich Village and a two-story addition to the Evelyn on the Upper West Side. A new residential building at 74 Grand Street incorporating a salvaged cast-iron façade was approved. The Steinway & Sons reception room was considered for interior landmark designation. The Church of St. Paul the Apostle’s designation was modified to exclude its convent building. Guest commentaries addressed the future of Penn Station (Scott M. Stringer) and the privatization of public open space (Alexander Garvin). The issue also includes extensive charts on ULURP, BSA, and Landmarks activity.