The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the former St. George's Syrian Catholic Church, located at 103 Washington Street in Manhattan, as a city landmark. It was constructed in 1812 and is a remnant of the Lower Manhattan immigrant enclave, known as the Syrian Quarter. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding the landmark designation of Mount Olive Fire Baptized Holiness Church by the Landmarks Preservation Commission on June 23, 2009 (Designation List No. 414/LP-2320), located at 308 West 122nd Street (aka 304-208 West 122nd Street), Manhattan, Community District 10. It was ultimately concluded that the subject landmark designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any projected improvements or plans for growth and development in the vicinity of the landmark.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for an Urban Development Action Area designation, project approval and disposition of city-owned property. This will facilitate the development of a mixed-use building, located at 640 Broadway in Brooklyn. The building will have residential and commercial uses.
The Department of Housing Preservation and Development submitted an application for an amendment of the Zoning Map, which would change and establish districts in the Wallabout neighborhood of Brooklyn. This will facilitate the development of a mixed-use development in the area, located at 136-50 Flushing Avenue. The applications, C 090445 ZSK and C 090446 HAK, are being considered concurrently with this application.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Prospect Heights District, located in Brooklyn, as a historic district/landmark. The district consists of 850 buildings, constructed between the mid-nineteenth century and the early twentieth century, and the developments represent different types of architectural styles. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by Briarwood Organizations LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 11a to establish a C2-2 commercial overlay within an existing R4 district to facilitate the development of a building for commercial and community facility use on Bell Boulevard in Bayside, Queens, Community District 11. The request was ultimately approved by CPC.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Atara Vanderbilt LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No.16C to change an M1-1 district and an R6/C2-3 district to a C6-3A district in the Fort Greene neighborhood of Community District 2, Brooklyn. This application, along with related applications, would facilitate the development of a new mixed-use building containing 376 dwellling units, 32,358 square feet of ground floor retail space, and the reuse and expansion of an existing 565,700 square foot loft building for commercial uses. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
The Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the John Pierce Residence, located at 11 East 51st Street in Manhattan, as a city landmark. It was constructed in 1904-1906 and is a well-preserved example of the fashionable townhouses that once dominated the side streets of Fifth Avenue. This designation does not conflict with the Zoning Resolution or any plans for development in the area.
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Department of City Panning pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 3b and 6a. The request zoning map amendment, along with the related zoning text amendment, would facilitate redevelopment of the 161st Street and River Avenue corridors in the Bronx, Community District 4. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).
A report by the City Planning Commission (CPC) regarding an application submitted by the Atara Vanderbilt LLC pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter, for a special permit pursuant to Section 74-743(a) of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 23-145 (Quality Housing Program), Section 23-852 (Inner court recess), and Section 35-24 (Special Street Wall Location and Height and Setback regulations) to facilitate a mixed use development on property located at 470 Vanderbilt Avenue, Community District 2, Brooklyn. This application, along with related applications, would facilitate the development of a new mixed-use building containing 376 dwellling units, 32,358 square feet of ground floor retail space, and the reuse and expansion of an existing 565,700 square foot loft building for commercial uses. The request was ultimately approved by CPC (see Related Actions for all applications filed concurrently with this one).