The Landmarks Preservation Commission submitted an application regarding the landmark designation of the Austin, Nichols & Co. Warehouse, located at 184-198 Kent Avenue in Brooklyn. This warehouse has a rich history, dating back to the early twentieth century, and a unique structure and its landmark designation does not interfere with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
Councilmen James S. Oddo and Andrew J. Lanza submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone 21 blocks within the Oakwood section of Staten Island. This is in response to community concerns that some districts allow semi-detached housing and a minimum lot size that is not in character with the existing single-family detached housing on large lots.
Councilman Andrew J. Lanza filed an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map to rezone 27 blocks within the Bay Terrace section of Staten Island. This is in response to community concerns that some districts allow semi-detached housing that is not in character with the existing detached residents.
Fluency LLC filed an application for a special permit to permit the modification of the use regulations of the Zoning Resolution. This would permit uses below the floor level of the second story of a building, located at 525 Broome Street in Manhattan. The space is intended to be used as a restaurant.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for an Urban Development Action Area designation and project approval and the disposition of city-owned property to facilitate the development of three buildings, located in East Harlem in Manhattan. These buildings will contain residential units for middle to low-income residents.
HLP Properties LLC filed an application for the grant of a special permit, which would allow for the development of a public parking garage on the ground floor, cellar, and sub-cellar levels of a new building, located at 501 West 17th Street in Manhattan. The lot is currently occupied by a public parking lot used by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for an Urban Development Action Area designation and project approval and the disposition of city-owned property to facilitate the development of two buildings, known as the Lenox Powell Apartments. This property is located at West 137th street, between Malcolm X and Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. boulevards, and will be developed for residential uses.
Knapp Street Entertainment Center, Inc. submitted an application for the modification of a Restrictive Declaration, which would remove Block 8833, Lot 200 from the properties subject to the declaration. The property is located at 2461 Knapp Street in Brooklyn and is to be developed into an amusement park and restaurant.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would rezone 50 blocks in the neighborhoods of Park Slope South, Greenwood Heights and Windsor Terrace, collectively known as South Park Slope. These neighborhoods are located in Brooklyn, and the rezoning will protect the low-rise neighborhood character from out-of-scale development, as well as provide opportunities for affordable housing within the area.
The Department of City Planning submitted an application for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution, which would allow the Inclusionary Housing program to be used for districts on Fourth Avenue, Brooklyn.