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.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission held a public hearing on the proposed designation as a landmark of the Pike Street Synagogue (Congregation Sons of Israel Kalwarie), located at 13-15 Pike Street, Manhattan. It was built in 1903 - 1904 and served as America's portal for millions of Jewish immigrants.