On August 14, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the release of a new study that examines the effect sidewalk sheds and scaffolding have on Manhattan businesses. This study was commissioned by New York City and conducted with Mastercard.
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City Sues Building Owners for Failure to Fix Facades and Take Down Sidewalk Sheds in Clinton
On July 22, 2024, the New York City Department of Buildings and the New York City Law Department commenced a lawsuit against Windermere Properties LLC, Windermere Holdings LLC, and Mark Tress. The city alleges these property owners of the buildings in the Clinton area of Manhattan (400, 402, 404, 406 West 57th Street and 869 9th Avenue) have neglected their buildings since they were purchased in 2009 by treating the sidewalk sheds as additions to … <Read More>
Governor Reveals Proposal for Affordable Housing Transformation of Former Bayview Correctional Facility Site
On July 22, 2024, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the proposal for Liberty Landing, a project to convert the former Bayview Correctional Facility in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan into a multi-faceted community hub. The hub would include a community facility unit and an affordable housing residence.
Comptroller’s Office Files Suit Against Two Building Owners For Failure to Pay Prevailing Wages
On June 26, 2024, the New York City Comptroller’s Bureau of Labor Law commenced lawsuits against Planned Lifestyle Services and Planned Building Services. The Comptroller alleges the Planned Companies violated Real Property Tax Law § 421-a, based on not paying prevailing wages and supplemental benefits to building service employees at two buildings.
DOT Makes Continued Efforts to Reduce Speeds, Traffic Deaths in City
On June 27, 2024, New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced the New York City Department of Transportation will reduce more speed limits around the city following the enactment of Sammy’s Law.
Landmarks Designates 1 Wall Street Building Banking Room
On June 25, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted unanimously to designate the 1 Wall Street Banking Room (known as the Red Room) as an interior landmark. The 1 Wall Street Building, located at the intersection of Broadway and Wall Street in the heart of Manhattan’s financial district, was designated an individual New York City landmark in 2001. The Banking Room was built in 1931 by architect Ralph Walker and muralist Hildreth Meière.