Sep 17, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK
The Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) serves the UWS two rejections but still has room for more, giving LANDMARK WEST! and our neighborhood the opportunity to argue our case about misappropriated mechanical space at 50 West 66th Street, the 775-foot tower notable...
Sep 11, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK
The UWS again temporarily relocated to 22 Reade Street on Tuesday morning to witness continued arguments and testify on 50 West 66th Street, the 775-foot tower* under review by the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA). * A tower that, despite volumes in the public...
Sep 9, 2019 | #isitsafe, #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK
At its Executive Review Session on August 6th, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) commented on Landmark West’s Appeal (view it HERE), discussing whether or not the Zoning Text leads to ABSURD results – i.e. the 775-foot tower at 50 W. 66th Street. ...
Sep 4, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK
On August 6th, the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) heard Landmark West’s Appeal (view it HERE) regarding the legality of 36 West 66th Street (aka 50 West 66th Street) and how it does (but mainly, how it does not) comply with Zoning. The hearing continues...
Aug 16, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 50 West 66th Street, Zoning
In 1993, LANDMARK WEST! commissioned the Environmental Simulation Center at the New School to build a model of the Lincoln Square area. At a whopping 10′ x 12′ it was exhibited at the Apple Bank of Savings so that neighbors could come and see what was...
Aug 14, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 50 West 66th Street, Board of Standards and Appeals, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of City Planning, Zoning
While many were hitting the beach to beat the heat last week, LW! had an eventful 3 1/2 hour hearing at the Board of Standards and Appeals regarding 36 West 66th Street (aka 50 West 66th Street) and how it does (but mainly, how it does not) comply with Zoning. You...
