Developers violating stop-work orders now subject to greater fines, jail time. The City Council unanimously approved two bills, increasing the penalties for violating stop work orders or undertaking illegal demolition work on one- and two-family homes. Council Speaker Christine Quinn explained that the changes would improve construction safety by deterring builders from working without proper permits. Council Member Vincent Gentile noted that builders would no longer be able to write off fines and penalties as … <Read More>
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Babbo restaurant gets wine cellar
Variance required to expand restaurant. Babbo Realty, LLC, owner of the highly-rated Babbo restaurant at 110 Waverly Place in Greenwich Village’s R7-2 zone, sought to amend a 2002 variance to expand its cellar by 697 sq.ft. for wine storage. Babbo originally sought the 2002 variance because it was unclear from the certificates of occupancy whether the restaurant had operated continually at 110 Waverly. Under the site’s zoning, restaurants are prohibited unless it can be shown … <Read More>
City Marks Third Anniversary of Hurricane Ida with Updates on Flood and Resiliency Infrastructure Upgrades
On September 9, 2024, Mayor Eric Adams celebrated milestones in public infrastructure projects across the five boroughs, including sewer system upgrades and investments. These projects protect New Yorkers’ property and improve New Yorkers; safety in the face of climate change by implementing flood preparedness. This announcement is timely for the third anniversary of Hurricane Ida which brought the heaviest rainfall in New York City’s recorded history and resulted in thirteen deaths.
Council Approves Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan
On August 15, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, in collaboration with critical stakeholders celebrated New York City Council’s approval of the Bronx Metro-North Station Area Plan. Four new Metro-North stations will be coming to the Parkchester/Van Nest, Morris Park, Hunts Point, and Co-op City neighborhoods in the Bronx by 2027. The plan complements the construction of these stations by adding more housing, job opportunities, and enhanced public spaces around the Morris Park and … <Read More>
Spending Study Shows Negative Impact of Sidewalk Sheds on Local Businesses
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.
City Announces Start of Rosedale Infrastructure Improvement Project
On July 31, 2024, the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT), and the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) announced the commencement of a $51.8 million infrastructure program in Rosedale, Queens. The program has been created in response to the severe flooding episodes in Rosedale over the years and climate change. This project will be managed by the New York City Department … <Read More>