Plan seeks to address pressure for residential development in the area. On January 7, 2008, the Planning Commission launched public consideration regarding KMG Greenwich’s proposal to rezone a five and a half block northern portion of Hudson Square, roughly bounded by Morton, Hudson, Clarkson, and West Streets. The proposed rezoning would facilitate the conversion of the building located at 627 Greenwich Street from commercial to residential as well as the development of a new 80,000-square-foot … <Read More>
Commission approves Solow, CB6 plans
Solow plan to include affordable housing, open space. On January 28, 2008, the Planning Commission voted to approve the development plans of Solow and Manhattan Community Board 6 for the former-Con Edison site on Manhattan’s East Side, located along First Avenue between East 35th and 41st Streets. Solow’s plan called for a mixed-use development consisting of new high-rise towers, parking facilities, and publicly accessible open space. Board 6’s plan, meanwhile, called for height, density, and … <Read More>
Kaufman Studios’ mixed-use development OK’d
Development will provide housing for studio employees, actors and other film industry personnel. On January 9, 2008, the City Council voted to approve an application to rezone an eight-lot, former manufacturing area, and build a three-lot, mixed-use development in Western Queens.
The development, proposed by Kaufman Astoria Studios and Damroc Realty, will be located on 35th Avenue between 34th and 35th Streets, and consist of two sevenstory residential buildings with 60 residential units, 62 parking … <Read More>
Council seeks to end MSG’s tax break
Resolution asks Albany to end Madison Square Garden’s property tax exemption. On January 30, 2008, the City Council passed a resolution calling upon the State legislature to revoke Section 429 of the State’s Real Property Law, which allows Madison Square Garden to receive a full property tax exemption.
The exemption dates back to 1982 and allows the Mayor to negotiate with the Garden to ensure the Knicks and Rangers continue to use the facility because … <Read More>
Tuck-it-Away rezoning approved
Proposal modified by Planning Commission to conform to Columbia University’s expansion. On January 30, 2008, the City Council voted to approve mini-storage company Tuck-it-Away’s proposal to rezone its property at 3300 Broadway, located between West 133rd and 134th Streets. The rezoning will facilitate the development of a mixed-use development with 64 residential units. Currently, a three-story warehouse occupies the site.
Tuck-it-Away originally submitted four proposals to rezone five of its Manhattanville properties, mostly two … <Read More>
Columbia University’s and CB9’s plans approved
Last minute effort to delay vote until disclosure of community benefit package was defeated. On December 19, 2007, the City Council voted to approve Columbia University’s and Manhattan Community Board 9’s development plans for West Harlem after the Planning Commission modified both plans the month before. The approval clears the way for Columbia to move forward with its campus expansion into the traditionally industrial neighborhood of Manhattanville.
Columbia’s plan called for a Special Manhattanville Mixed-Use … <Read More>