Jun 7, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of Buildings, Dept. of City Planning
LANDMARK WEST! has been asking #isitsafe and the FDNY has just answered: “No”. Is the Dept. of Buildings listening? When LW! first learned of the bait and switch at 50 West 66th Street – from a 292-foot, 25 story building to a 775-foot, 39 story...
May 3, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of City Planning
In the wake of disappointing results from the Department of City Planning, particularly in their vote to expand their giveaway of 25′ of mechanical void space for every 75′ of program rise to now a 30:75 ratio, LANDMARK WEST! has been working with fellow...
Apr 18, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, Dept. of Buildings
Despite court orders, and split decisions, well – covered – by – the – media, SJP Properties continues to build at 200 Amsterdam regardless of the illegality of their work. Neighbors, electeds and advocates even recently held a rally (video...
Apr 4, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls
There are many questions we get on a daily basis in emails, calls, and drop ins, but a question arriving with greater regularity is “is it safe?”. A fair question, and one worth asking. While development spurs strong response, and leaves some residents...
Mar 1, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam
Although courts believe that the zoning lot for 200 Amsterdam Avenue has been erroneously assembled, they courts stopped short of revoking the permits but directed the City agencies–the DOB (which is twice on record saying they never should have issued the...
