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Legislation Proposed in NY State Assembly Would Put an End to Online...
Elected officials and affordable housing activists unite at State capitol in support of the legislation. On February 24, 2016, 300 members and supporters of the Share Better coalition rallied at the...
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Proposal to Replace 1920s Garage with New 5-Story-Plus-Penthouse Residential...
Proposal met with strong opposition from community members, elected officials and preservationist organizations. On June 21, 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission considered and heard testimony...
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Landmarks Requests Rethinking of Plan to Redevelop 2 Buildings into a...
Proposal would redevelop two turn-of-the-century utilitarian building into a residence containing an elaborate garden, with a set back protruding tower containing a dining room and study. On July 12,...
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Commissioners Ask for Revisions to Controversial Jane Street Development
Proposal to replace 1920s garage building with residential development was opposed by community members and their elected officials. On July 26 2016, the Landmarks Preservation Commission heard the...
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City Planning Commission Holds Hearing on St. John Terminal Rezoning [UPDATE:...
The proposed rezoning would permit the development of four mixed-use buildings and one commercial building across the street from Pier 40. On August 24, 2016, the City Planning Commission held a...
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Commissioners Find Application Much Improved After Revisions, but Still in...
Changes made to controversial Jane Street development included the replacement of glass and cast stone with red brick and concrete panels. On January 17, 2017, the Landmarks Preservation Commission...
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Jane Street Development Approved after Refinements
Residential development, which will replace 1920s garage, incited opposition within the community. On February 14, 2017, Landmarks voted to issue a certificate of appropriateness to the developers of...
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Comprehensive Plan for Waldorf-Astoria Renovation Approved
Plan would see some small additions, cleaning and restoration of facades, a new residential entrance, re-opening of historic interiors, and replacement of unsympathetic later elements. On April 25,...
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Strong Community Support Voiced for Twin Commercial Buildings which Housed...
Attorney for owner threatened to seek demolition through a hardship application should landmarks designate the property and not permit a visible addition. At its meeting on October 17, 2017, the...
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City Planning Holds Hearing on Transfer of Development Rights from Landmarked...
Community questions benefits received and context of development. On March 4, 2020, the City Planning Commission heard an application by Real Estate Equities Corporation for a special permit to...
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