The New York City Independent Budget Office conducted a review of the Points of Agreement (POA) negotiated by the Mayor and the local City Council member for eight neighborhoods rezoned from 2016-2021.
In The Bottom Lines, we take a look at a select set of agencies that were not spared from budget cuts, many of which have seen measurable declines in the quality or quantity of service they are able to deliver to the people of New York.
Over the past decade, Citi Bike has become a vital part of New York City’s transportation landscape. As the nation’s largest bikeshare system, Citi Bike enables millions of trips each month and has a network of over 1,800 stations and 26,000 bikes
The audit found that New York City does not have a framework in place for ensuring compliance with the Fair Share Criteria. The current process does not require that all sitings of City facilities are independently reviewed by a third party for compliance with the Criteria
Reckless driving poses a serious threat to street safety in New York City. Traffic fatalities spiked in recent years, reaching a nine-year high in 2021 and remain elevated above pre-pandemic numbers.
Local Law 116 of 2017, as amended by Local Law 250 of 2017, requires that the Department of City Planning (“DCP”) provide a report on privately owned public spaces (“POPS”) on July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, to the Mayor and to the Speaker of the Council of the City.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul releases “‘New’ New York: Making New York Work for Everyone,” a set of 40 proposals intended to make New York City the best place to work and serve as a roadmap for the city’s future.
The Specification Bulletin 22-006 provides information concerning Contractor's work method and modifications when performing contract work for the City of New York.
Local Law 116 of 2017, as amended by Local Law 250 of 2017, requires that the Department of City Planning (“DCP”) provide a report on privately owned public spaces (“POPS”) on July 1, 2019, and annually thereafter, to the Mayor and to the Speaker of the Council of the City.
This is the 2022 Report from the Board of Standards and Appeals regarding the agency's collection methods and compliance with the Identifying Information Law.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Housing Preservation
and Development (HPD), pursuant to Section 505 of Article 15 of the General Municipal (Urban
Renewal) Law of New York State and Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the fifth
amendment to the East New York
This is the 2021 annual report of the Waterfront Management Advisory Board (WMAB). The report includes summaries of the WMAB's meetings in 2021 and member biographies.
IN THE MATTER OF a Notice of Intent to acquire office space submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 195 of the New York City Charter for use of property located at 97-77 Queens Boulevard (Block 2092, Lot 1) (New York City Department of Parks and Recreatio
IN THE MATTER OF a Notice of Intent to acquire office space submitted by the Department of
Citywide Administrative Services and the New York City Police Department, pursuant to Section
195 of the New York City Charter for use of property located at 27 Cliff Street (Block 76, Lot 7)
for offices and 8
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by The New York City Department of
Environmental Protection pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and
Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City
Map involving:
1) the elimination, dis
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-903 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 24-111
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted 99-20 Realty Corp., pursuant to Sections 197-c
and 201 of the New York City Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9c,
establishing within the existing R3-2 District a C2-3 District bounded by 27th Avenue, 100th Street,
Astoria Boulevard, a
Mayor Eric Adams announces the appointment of Dan Garodnick as chair of the City Planning Commission and director of the Department of City Planning, and Edith-Hsu-Chen as executive director of the Department of City Planning.
Mayor Eric Adams announces the appointment of Dan Garodnick as chair of the City Planning Commission and Edith-Hsu-Chen as director of the Department of City Planning.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Coyle Properties LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 29a:
1. eliminating from within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District bounded by a line 100 feet southerly of Avenue U,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Coyle Properties LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 29a:
1. eliminating from within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District bounded by a line 100 feet southerly of Avenue U,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Coyle Properties LLC pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area, Borough of Brooklyn,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Mikerose Realty, Inc. pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area, Borough of Brooklyn,
NYC Test & Trace Corps announced today that, in partnership with the NYC Health Department and NYC Care, 500,000 rapid antigen self-testing kits and 1 million KN95 masks will be distributed through community-based organizations across New York City.
IN THE MATTER OF a resolution adopted by the City Planning Commission on June 17, 2009 (Calendar No. 14) approving an application (C 090107 MMK) for an amendment to the City Map involving, inter alia, the elimination of streets and the establishment of streets and parks within an area bounded by Sur
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by ENY Community Residences LLC pursuant
to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 17d, by changing from an M1-1 District to a C4-4L District property bounded by a
line 430 feet northerly of Linden
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by ENY Community Residences LLC pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Area, in the Boroug
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the New York City Police Department and
the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York
City Charter, for a site selection and acquisition of property located at 188 West 230th Street, aka
2992 Exterior Street
Mayor Bill de Blasio today celebrated the City Council’s approval of the SoHo/NoHo Neighborhood Plan, the first overhaul of this area’s local zoning regulations in half a century.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, New York City Department of Transportation, and the New York City Economic Development released Delivering Green: A vision for a sustainable freight network serving New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Brooklyn Bridge Park President Eric Landau, elected officials and community leaders today cut the ribbon on the final section of Brooklyn Bridge Park.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Sunshine Elmhurst LLC pursuant to Sections
197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No.
9d, changing from an M1-1 to an R7A District property bounded by the southeasterly street line
of 47th Avenue and its nor
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Quay Plaza LLC pursuant to Sections 197-
c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 12c,
by changing from an M1-2/R6A District to an M1-4/R7D District property bounded by a line 100
feet northerly of Quay Street
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by MDM Development Group LLC, 2441
Astoria Associates, LLC, and 31 Neptune LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the NYC
Charter for the amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 9a:
1. changing from an R5B District to a C4-4 District property
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by One Wythe LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c
and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-96
of the Zoning Resolution to allow an increase in the maximum permitted floor area ratio in
accordance with Section 74
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Quay Plaza LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of
the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York,
modifying ZR 123-63 and 123-90 to add R7D to the list of Designated Residence Districts for the
MX-8 Special Mixed Use
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Sunshine Elmhurst LLC pursuant to Section
201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New
York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing
area, Borough of Queens, C
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by MDM Development Group LLC, 2441
Astoria Associates, LLC, and 31 Neptune LLC pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City
Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying
Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Man
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by One Wythe LLC pursuant to Section 201 of
the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York,
adding an Industrial Business Incentive Area to Article VII, Chapter 4 (Special Permits by the City
Planning Commission),
IN THE MATTER OF a Notice of Intent to acquire office space submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 195 of the New York City Charter for use of property located at 162-10 Jamaica Avenue (Block 10102, Lot 4) (New York Law Department Offices), Borough of Qu
Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Speaker Corey Johnson and Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman today released the New York City Streets Plan to guide the development of bus, bicycle, and pedestrian infrastructure over the next five years.
As visitors return to Manhattan this holiday season, Mayor de Blasio, the Department of Transportation, and New York City Police Department today announced the return of temporarily expanded pedestrian space on the streets around Rockefeller Center and Radio City Music Hall.
The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence and Commission on Gender Equity begin New York City’s “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” campaign today to raise awareness.
Mayor de Blasio appears live in City Hall with Errol Luis to discuss about the final decision on the controversial Blood Center Rezoning Plan on the Upper East Side.
Mayor de Blasio today announced a new pilot program that will help ensure new City infrastructure and public facilities are prepared for the worsening impacts of climate change, including intense rainfall, coastal storm surge, chronic high tide flooding, and extreme heat.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman celebrated City Hall in Your Borough: Brooklyn today by announcing that the Jay Street Busway in Downtown Brooklyn will be made permanent.
Mayor de Blasio today celebrated the first Community Scholarship donation since the citywide roll-out of New York City’s universal “Baby Bonds” program.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 79 Arverne Development LLC
pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of
the Zoning Map, Section No. 30c, by changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2 District
property bounded by the U.S. Pierhead and Bulkhead Line,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC, pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York
City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving:
1) the elimination, discontinuance and closing of Met
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC pursuant to
Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for a landfill of approximately 6,230 square feet
located in the East River, in connection with a proposed mixed-use development, within a largescale
general development, on
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 12c:
1. changing from an M3-1 District to a C6-2 District property bounded by North 3rd Street,
River Street, North 1
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for, for the grant of special
permits pursuant to the following Sections of the Zoning Resolution:
1. Section 74-743(a)(2) - to modify the height and setback, floor
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant
to Section 74-533 of the Zoning Resolution to reduce the number of required accessory off-street
parking spaces from 40 pe
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Archer 1 LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of
the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New
York, modifying Article XI, Chapter 5 (Special Downtown Jamaica District), Borough of
Queens, Community District 12.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying Article VII, Chapter 4 (Special Permits by the City Planning Commission) for the purpose of modify
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by River Street Partners LLC for the grant of an
authorization pursuant to Sections 62-822(a) and 62-132 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the
requirements of Section 62-332 (Rear yards and waterfront yards) and Section 62-50 (GENERAL
REQUIREMENTS FOR VISUA
Mayor Bill de Blasio and other city officials to preview the planned programming elements and amenities for the brand-new Shirley Chisholm Recreation Center coming to East Flatbush.
First Lady Chirlane McCray today held a virtual convening of Cities Thrive, a national mental health coalition committed to driving reform in mental health and substance use treatment on a local and federal level across the United States.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the New York City Department of
Transportation and the New York City Department of City Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of
the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York,
removing Article I, Chapter 4 (Sidew
Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the completion of the 50th soccer pitch built as a part of the New York City Soccer Initiative.
Mayor de Blasio today announced the return of the City’s annual fall Dusk and Darkness campaign to keep pedestrians and cyclists safe during fall and winter evenings.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 10316 Van Wyck Exp LLC pursuant to
Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map,
Section No. 18c:
1. changing from an R3A District to an R6B District property bounded by a line 100
feet southeasterly of Liberty Av
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Terminal Fee Owner LP and RXR SL Owner
LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the
Zoning Map, Section No. 8b:
1. changing from an M2-3 District to an M2-4 District property bounded by West 28th Street,
Elev
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of Small Business Services
pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the disposition of city owned property
located at the South Street Seaport area (Block 73, p/o Lots 8 and10, and Lot 11; Block 74, p/o
Lots 1 and 20; Bloc
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 10316 Van Wyck Exp LLC, pursuant to
Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City
of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary
Housing area, Borough of Queens,
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by RXR SL Owner LLC and Terminal Fee
Owner LP, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the
Zoning Resolution of the City of New York establishing Subarea K within the Special West
Chelsea District (Article IX, Chapter 8), an
Mayor de Blasio and other city officials today announced an agreement between the City, the New York Taxi Workers Alliance , to supplement the City’s Medallion Relief Program with a City-funded deficiency guarantee to achieve greater principal reduction and lower monthly payments.
Mayor de Blasio and NYC Department of Transportation announced the official opening of the Jamaica Avenue/ Busways in Queens, the most substantial busway treatment in the city’s history and the biggest improvement in transit in Southeast Queens.
Mayor de Blasio and NYC Parks Commissioner Gabrielle Fialkoff today announced an investment of $425.5 million in new funding over the next 10 years in the Community Parks Initiative.
Mayor de Blasio and Department of Transportation Commissioner Hank Gutman unveiled major street improvements in the heart of Manhattan and cut the ribbon of the new space.
Mayor Bill de Blasio today announced the opening of the new Department of Records & Information Services - Municipal Archives facility at Industry City, Brooklyn.
Mayor de Blasio and Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Hank Gutman unveiled major street improvements in the heart of Manhattan, including six blocks of Broadway to be fully pedestrianized or modified to share space with pedestrians and cyclists.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of City Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, to modify Article III, Chapter 2 (Use Regulations), Article IV, Chapter 2 (Use Regulations) and relat
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by New York City Department of City Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the
Zoning Resolution of the City of New York establishing the Special SoHo-NoHo Mixed Use District (Article XIV, Chapter 3) and modifying
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the Department of City Planning, pursuant
to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the
City of New York, to modify Article VI, Chapter 3 (Special Regulations Applying to FRESH
Food Stores) and related Secti
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by New York City Department of City
Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the
Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, to modify Article VII, Chapter 3 (Special Permits
by the Board of Standards and Appeals) an
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Building 77 QALICB, Inc. and NYC Small Business Services, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York establishing the Special Brooklyn Navy Yard District (Article XIV, Chapter 4)
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 250 Seaport District, LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying the provisions of the South Street Seaport Subdistrict in Article IX Chapter 1 (Special Lower Man
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by 250 Seaport District, LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of special permits pursuant to the following sections of the Zoning Resolution:
1. Section 74-743(a)(1) – to allow the distribution of total allowable
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by PAB 3rd Avenue Holdings LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d, by changing from an existing M2-1 District to a C4-4A District property bounded by 11th Street, 3rd Avenue, 13
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter
for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-903 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of ZR 24-111 (Maxim
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos.12a & 12c:
1. changing from an M1-5A District to an M1-5/R7X District property bounded by
West
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation
and Development (HPD)
1. pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for:
a. the designation of property located at 346 Powers Avenue (Block 2572, Lot
6), as an Urban Development Action
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Building 77 QALICB, Inc. and the NYC Small Business Services pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 12d:
1. changing from an R6B District to an M2-1 District property bounded by the
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by PAB 3rd Avenue Holdings LLC pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying Appendix F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory InclusionaryHousing area, Borough of Bro
Mayor de Blasio, Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, along with trustees of three of the City’s pension funds, today announced these funds have adopted a commitment to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions in their investment portfolios by 2040.
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Atlantic Brooklyn LLC pursuant to Sections
197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos.
16c & 17a, by changing from an M1-1 District to a C6-3A District property bounded by a line
midway between Lefferts Plac
IN THE MATTER OF an application submitted by Commodore Owner, LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 81-645 of the Zoning Resolution as follows:
1. to allow an increase in the amount of floor area permitted, up to the