A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the New Museum of Contemporary Art pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-711 of the Zoning Resolution to allow retail uses on the ground floor, cellar, and sub-cellar of an existing 12-story building on property located at 583-587 Broadway. This property is located within an M1-5B District, situated on the west side of Broadway between Houston and Prince streets and extending through the block to the east side of Mercer Street; the building is also within the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District in Community District 2, Manhattan. The request was ultimately approved by CPC subject to various terms and conditions (see N 040027 ZAM, N 040028 ZCM, and M 970228(A) ZSM for applications filed concurrently with this one).
Beth Rachel School (UDAAP designation and project approval and disposition C-O-P to a developer to be selected by HPD to facilitate the rehabilitation of an existing school building).
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This document includes details regarding the Boston Road Apartments Project, the UDAAP Designation, the project's subsequent approval and disposition of C-O-P.
Bishop Richard Martin Senior Housing, UDAAP designation and project approval and disposition of C-O-P to a developer to be selected by HPD - C040136 HAK
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application to facilitate the development of a day care center, known as the Bradhurst Village Early Childhood Training Center, and disposition of city-owned property.
The Department of Small Business Services and the Economic Development Corporation filed an application for the disposition to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey of city-owned properties located at John F. Kennedy and La Guardia Airports. These properties will be restricted to airport and airport-related uses only.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services, Division of Real Estate Services, filed an application for the disposition of city-owned property. These two city-owned properties are pursuant to zoning and are located in Manhattan, Community District 9.
Kingswood Partners , LLC and the Economic Development Corporation filed an application for a special permit to allow for the construction of a public parking garage and two-story retail development at 1630-1642 East 15th street.
99 Gold Street Associates filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to facilitate the rezoning and conversion to residential use of a warehouse located at Gold and Front Streets in Brooklyn.
Columbia University and the Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution to facilitate the development of scientific research and development facilities in C6 Districts. It would develop a commercial biotech research facility, Audubon IV, within the Audubon Research Park in Washington Heights.
The Trustees of Columbia University and the Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for a special permit to facilitate the development of Audubon IV, a commercial biotech research facility within Audubon Research Park in Washington Heights. Audubon IV will provide space for start-up and expanding scientific research and development companies.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property to facilitate development of the proposed Audubon IV project in Washington Heights, Manhattan. The departments seeks to remove the floor area restriction on the project site.
The Department of City Planning filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution to modify the zoning regulations for sidewalk cafes. This change would introduce a new category of cafes, called small sidewalk cafes, and would permit these cafes on streets in Manhattan that previously prohibited sidewalk cafes.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application to facilitate the development of a building known as the Robert Moore Senior Housing. It is to be developed under the Supportive Housing for the Elderly program.
The D.E. Center Corporation filed an application for an amendment to the city map that will facilitate the narrowing of 201st Place between Nashville Boulevard and 120th Avenue in Queens.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding the UDAAP Designation of spaces on East 157th Street and Melrose Avenue, as requested by the Department of Housing Preservation (HPD). Allows for the construction of a nine-story residential building for low-income families, entitled the Peter Cintron Apartments. Project ultimately approved by CPC, and disposition of C-O-P to a developer to be determined by HPD.
A report on the permitted elimination of a portion of both Beach 60th Street and Arverne Boulevard to allow for the expansion of an existing two-story building, thus requiring amendments to the city map.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would eliminate, change, and establish districts in Downtown Brooklyn. This will create opportunities for new commericial, residential, academic, and cultural development and reinforce the role of Downtown Brooklyn as a central business district.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would eliminate and rezone various streets, as well as modify and require special permits for certain properties in Downtown Brooklyn. These changes will help facilitate the Downtown Brooklyn Plan and will create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the fifth amendment to the Brooklyn Center Urban Renewal Plan, which would create new opportunities to stimulate commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn. This amendment will make changes to the city map, rezoning areas to allow the development of new open space uses.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the second amendment to the MetroTech Urban Renewal Plan, which would create opportunities to stimulate commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn. This amendment would facilitate the development of public open space on Block 2060, Lot 8, to help achieve this goal.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the tenth amendment to the Atlantic Terminal Urban Renewal Plan, which would create opportunities to stimulate commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn. This amendment will facilitate the development of community facilities on Site 20 to help achieve this goal.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for an amendment to the Brooklyn Center Urban Renewal Area, which would designate additional property as an area appropriate for urban renewal. This will change the city map, rezoning areas for open space uses, and help create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property within the Brooklyn Center Urban Renewal Area. In conjunction with the Brooklyn Center Urban Renewal Plan, this will rezone areas of the city map to facilitate the development of new residential uses, commercial uses, and public uses of the areas.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property, located at 242 Flatbush Avenue, Site SW, within the MetroTech Urban Renewal Area. This will permit the creation of new public space, which would enhance Flatbush Avenue Extension as a means to Downtown Brooklyn.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property within the Atlantic Terminal Urban Renewal Area. In accordance with the MetroTech Urban Renewal Plan, this will facilitate the development of new residential uses, commercial uses, cultural uses, and public uses of the space.
The Department of Citywide Administrative Services submitted an application for the disposition of city-owned property located at 370 Jay Street. This will help create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in Downtown Brooklyn.
The Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for a special permit for a public parking garage at Willoughby Street, between Duffield Street and Gold Street, in Brooklyn. This will accommodate the parking demand that results from the displacement of existing parking facilities and the development of new offices, as well as create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Brooklyn Academy of Music Local Development Corporation and the Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for a special permit for a public parking garage on property bounded by Fulton Street, Ashland Place, Lafayette Street and Rockwell Place in Brooklyn. The garage will be located under a new residential building and will help stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for a special permit for a public parking garage on property bounded by Lafayette Avenue, Ashland Place and Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. This will help create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Economic Development Corporation submitted an application for a special permit for a public parking garage located at Fleet Place, between Myrtle Avenue and Willoughby Street, in Brooklyn. This will help create opportunities to stimulate new commercial, residential, academic, and cultural development in the area.
The Brooklyn Public Library and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services filed an application for site selection of city-owned property within the Atlantic Terminal Urban Renewal Area. This will be located on a block bounded by Flatbush Avenue, Lafayette Avenue, and Ashland Place in Brooklyn and will be used as a visual and performing arts public library.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate, discontinue, and close Pearl Street, Red Hook Lane, and Fair Street in Brooklyn. This action will also widen Willoughby Street and Myrtle Avenue and establish Fleet Place. The applications, C 040171 ZMK, N 040172 ZRK, C 040173 HUK, C 040174 HUK, C 040175 HUK, N 040176 HGK, C 040177 HDK, C 040178 HDK, C 040179 HDK, C 040180 PPK, C 040181 ZSK, C 040182 ZSK, C 040183 ZSK, C 040184 ZSK, C 040185 PSK, M860689(B) ZSK), M 930481(E) ZSK, and M 000592(A) ZSK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate, discontinue, and close Pearl Street, Red Hook Lane, and Fair Street in Brooklyn. This action will also widen Willoughby Street and Myrtle Avenue and establish Fleet Place. The applications, C 040171 ZMK, N 040172 ZRK, C 040173 HUK, C 040174 HUK, C 040175 HUK, N 040176 HGK, C 040177 HDK, C 040178 HDK, C 040179 HDK, C 040180 PPK, C 040181 ZSK, C 040182 ZSK, C 040183 ZSK, C 040184 ZSK, C 040185 PSK, M860689(B) ZSK), M 930481(E) ZSK, and M 000592(A) ZSK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate, discontinue, and close Pearl Street, Red Hook Lane, and Fair Street in Brooklyn. This action will also widen Willoughby Street and Myrtle Avenue and establish Fleet Place. The applications, C 040171 ZMK, N 040172 ZRK, C 040173 HUK, C 040174 HUK, C 040175 HUK, N 040176 HGK, C 040177 HDK, C 040178 HDK, C 040179 HDK, C 040180 PPK, C 040181 ZSK, C 040182 ZSK, C 040183 ZSK, C 040184 ZSK, C 040185 PSK, M860689(B) ZSK), M 930481(E) ZSK, and M 000592(A) ZSK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the City Map, which would eliminate, discontinue, and close Pearl Street, Red Hook Lane, and Fair Street in Brooklyn. This action will also widen Willoughby Street and Myrtle Avenue and establish Fleet Place. The applications, C 040171 ZMK, N 040172 ZRK, C 040173 HUK, C 040174 HUK, C 040175 HUK, N 040176 HGK, C 040177 HDK, C 040178 HDK, C 040179 HDK, C 040180 PPK, C 040181 ZSK, C 040182 ZSK, C 040183 ZSK, C 040184 ZSK, C 040185 PSK, M860689(B) ZSK), M 930481(E) ZSK, and M 000592(A) ZSK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
A report on the zoning changes requested by ERMA realty and the Economic Development Corporation. It permits the elimination of a C2-3 District from an existing R6 District bounded by the southerly boundary line of the Long Island Rail Road right-of-way, Saratoga Avenue, as well as the changing of property bounded by the same boundary line from an R6 District to an M1-1 District. These actions also facilitate the expansion of AM&G, a waterproofing contractor and hardware store.
This report states that there are no projected plans for renewal or development in the vicinity of the landmark H.H. Richardson House. The subject landmark designation given by the Landmarks Designation Commission does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected public improvements or plans for growth and development.
This report allows for the continued use of a parking lot located at 100 West 57th Street that provides parking spaces beneficial to both the residents of the building as well as the general public.
This report allows for the removal of portions of Amtrak's railroad right-of-way in order to allow for the construction of two, seven-story tall condominiums at the request of West 47th Street Associates, LLC. Ultimately, the construction was deemed appropriate by both Amtrak and the City Planning Commission.
This report allows for the addition of a two-story edifice to the south side of the existing building at the request of the Vaishnav Temple of New York in Holliswood. The structure would accomodate a large prayer room and reconfigure the existing interior spaces.
A report on the request of the disposition of 5 C-O-Ps by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services: 2076, 2078, 2080, 2084, and 2088 Atlantic Avenue. These properties are to be disposed to the Economic Development Corporation, who intends to go into a direct sale with ERMA Realty LLC. The action was approved by the City Planning Commission.
West 145th Street Cornerstone Project, UDAAP designation and projectapproval and disposition of C-O-P to a developer to be selected by HPD - C040271HAM
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the Zoning Text, which would establish a special district and modify related regulations in Queens. The applications, C 070158 MMQ, C 070314 ZMQ, C 070314 (A) ZMQ, N 070315 ZRQ, C 070316 HUQ, N 070317 HGQ, C 070322 HDQ, and C 070318 PPQ, are being considered concurrently with this application.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by PC Group LLC for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 32d pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter. The proposal is to rezone 30.3 acres from M1-1 and M3-1 to R3-2 to accomodate The Tides at Charleston, a residential development of 190 clustered condominiums for residents at least 55 years old, a private community center for residents, and a public waterfront access area. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).