Landmarks Does Not Approve New Building for NoHo Historic District Despite Revisions

Applicants take measures to ensure construction does not harm adjacent Merchant’s House. At a public meeting on February 11, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission reviewed a revised proposal for a new building at 27 East 4th Street in the NoHo Historic District Extension.  The applicants returned with a revised plan following Commissioners’ comments at a public hearing on March 12, 2013 (Read Cityland past coverage here). 



Silk Building Residents Oppose Broadway Development for Loss of Light and Air

Landmarks approved development project to be built on vacant lot in the NoHo Historic District: Project now before Planning Commission. On February 5, 2014, the City Planning Commission held a public hearing for an application by Downtown Re Holdings LLC for special permits for a proposed mixed-use development located on 688 Broadway, between West 4th and Great Jones Streets in the NoHo Historic District. The special permits would allow Use Group 2 residential uses … <Read More>


SoHo Owner Seeks Permission to Convert Vacant Manufacturing Space for Retail Use

Special Permit would allow owner to rent out space for conforming use after vacancy of over one year. On January 22, 2014, the City Planning Commission held a public meeting for an application for a special permit for 110 Greene Street in SoHo, between Spring and Prince Streets, Manhattan.  The permit would allow the owner to convert portions of the cellar and first floor into Use Group 6 occupancy for retail use. The through-block site … <Read More>


Proposed Development of St. Luke’s Campus Provokes Ardent Testimony

Proposal includes school expansion, and the construction of a new residential tower that would include ten affordable units. On February 4, 2014, the Landmarks Preservation Commission considered an application for the construction of a new 15-story residential tower and additions to the Church of St. Luke in the Fields campus. The campus occupies a block bounded by Barrow, Christopher, Greenwich and Hudson Streets on the western edge of the Greenwich Village Historic District.


Complete Video Included: CityLaw Breakfast Honoring NYC’s Borough Presidents in a Discussion Borough Priorities

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THE CENTER FOR NEW YORK CITY LAW BREAKFAST

honoring

NEW YORK CITY’S FIVE BOROUGH PRESIDENTS:

Eric Adams – Brooklyn
Gale Brewer – Manhattan
Leroy Comrie (Deputy) – Queens
Ruben Diaz Jr. – Bronx
James Oddo – Staten Island

in a panel discussion on 

BOROUGH PRIORITIES

On Friday February 7, 2014, the Center for New York City Law, Dean Anthony W. Crowell, and Professor Ross Sandler honored New York City’s five Borough Presidents in a panel … <Read More>