May 6, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK
Upper West Sider and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer told the West Side Rag about her past and why she enjoys so much of her job–from working to fix the subway, assist in health care and improve education. But there’s a caveat…she is also...
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 8, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK, Dept. of City Planning
On Wednesday, the Department of City Planning is expected to vote on their proposal to close the voids loophole exploited by developers. The vote, more than four months overdue by their own schedule, is the next step forward, after a March 13th hearing and a review...
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 19, 2019 | #votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam
In a happy occurrence, the Courts have chosen to uphold the law and directed the New York City Board of Standards and Appeals to essentially “fix it”. Previously, the BSA has upheld the prepared findings it stated at the onset of their initial hearing on...
