#votersagainstsupertalls, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK, When the Process Works
Considering the rarity of the Department of Building Revoking Permits, and in this case, even more so after they’ve denied a DOB Challenge where they re-checked their work, there has been some media buzz. Check back here for updates. THE REAL...
#votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of Buildings, Upper West Side
With many thanks to our team of Attorneys: John Low-Beer, Chuck Weinstock and Zoning Expert George Janes, and YOU, our UWS Neighbors, the Department of Buildings has issued an Intent to Revoke Approval against their prior approval to amend the development at 36 West...
#votersagainstsupertalls, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK, When the Process Works
“This is a victory not only for the Upper West Side, but for communities all over the city that find themselves outgunned by developers who try to bend or break zoning rules for massive private profit.” Statement from Manhattan B.P. Brewer on Dept. of...
#votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, ABC Watch, CENTRAL dARK, City Council
“The officials highlighted developer tactics such as excessive use of “void spaces” — unoccupied floors intended for mechanical equipment — in order to create extraordinarily tall buildings and circumvent the intent of the Zoning...
#votersagainstsupertalls, Board of Standards and Appeals, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of City Planning, Watch List, Zoning
LANDMARK WEST! Executive Director was featured in an article in CRAINS NY (linked) alongside colleague Rachel Levy from FRIENDS of the Upper East Side Historic Districts. Since both neighborhoods have similar zoning districts, they are both experiencing...
