Baumann Brothers - (N 090215 HKM) - In the matter of a communication dated November 24, 2008 from the Executive Director of the Landmakrs Preservation Commission regarding the
landmark designation of the Baumann Brothers Furniture and Carpets Store
Astoria Boulevard Rezoning - (C 060021 ZMQ) - In the matter of an application submitted by Astoria Blvd. Development LLC for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section 9c, establishing within an existing R4
District a C2-2 District bounded by 24th Avenue 85th Street.
Morris B. Sanders - (N 090212 HKM) - In the matter of a communication dated November 24, 2008 from the Executive Director of the Landmarks Preservation Commission regarding the landmark
designation of the Morris B Sanders Studio and Apartment.
Local Law Air Reports are required annually by Local Law 77 of 2003 and Local Laws 38, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of 2005. These reports document the use of ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel and the best available control technologies to redcue particulate matter and nitrogen oxides in the environment.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted a Notice of Intent to acquire the property located at 291 Broadway in Manhattan. This action will facilitate the continued use of this property as office space by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Crosby Street Hotel LLC submitted an application for a special permit, which would allow for the modification of the use regulations of the Zoning Resolution. This will facilitate the construction of a hotel at 79 Crosby street and 246 Lafayette street, between Spring and Prince streets, in Manhattan. The space is currently occupied by a mixed-use structure.
The New York City Economic Development Corporation and the Department of Small Business Services submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map to facilitate improvements to the Hunt's Point area of the Bronx. Improvements include the creation of a pedestrian/bicycle path alongside Food Center Drive and an outdoor public space with waterfront access. This will promote a sustainable and working community, with optimized land uses and improved transportation connections.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the F. W. Devoe & Co. Factory Building, located at 110-112 Horatio Street in the Far West Village of Manhattan, as a city landmark. It was built between 1882 and 1883 and is a surviving example of the industrial structures that once occupied much of the neighborhood. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
The Department of Transportation, the Department of Parks and Recreation and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for site selection and acquisition of easements in the Bronx and Manhattan. This will facilitate the construction and use of a pedestrian and bicycle pathway, also known as Randall's Island Connector. An access point from the Bronx to Randall's Island, Manhattan will be created.