The revised plans were inspired by the cast-iron elements of the surrounding buildings in the district. On February 19, 2019, the Landmarks Preservation Commission voted to approve a Certificate of Appropriateness for the proposed demolition of a three-story commercial building and construction of a new six-story building at 430 West Broadway in the SoHo-Cast Iron Historic District. The new building will have retail space at its base and a community facility and offices on the … <Read More>
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Landmarks Calendars Four Sunset Park Historic Districts
Landmarks research staff spent several years researching the area, surveying and documenting over 4,000 buildings. On January 22, 2019, the Landmarks Preservation Commission unanimously voted to add to its calendar four areas of Sunset Park, Brooklyn for historic district designation. The proposals were presented to the Commission following years of extensive survey and analysis by the Landmarks research staff after a request for evaluation of the area from Sunset Park’s Landmarks Committee in 2014. The … <Read More>
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 160th CityLaw Breakfast with Jeremy Travis, Arnold Ventures & Former President, John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 160th CityLaw Breakfast.
Presenting
Jeremy Travis
Arnold Ventures and Former President of John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Speaking on
“Crime and Justice Trends: the New York City story 1981 – 2018”
Date
Friday, March 8, 2019
City Planning Approves New Affordable Housing on NYCHA-Leased Land in Mott Haven
The building will feature supportive housing with in-building staff to provide services. On January 30, 2019, the City Planning Commission voted to approve an application for the development of a 15 story mixed-use building in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx. The building will have approximately 100 residential units and will be located at 472-474 Willis Avenue between East 146th and East 147th Streets. The development site will be leased to the … <Read More>
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT: 159th CityLaw Breakfast with Rick Cotton, Executive Director of Port Authority
Dean Anthony W. Crowell and Professor Ross Sandler, Director
cordially invite you to the 159th CityLaw Breakfast.
Presenting
Rick Cotton
Executive Director, Port Authority
Speaking on
“From Vision to Reality: Rebuilding New York’s Airports for the 21st Century”
Date
Friday, February 8, 2019
CityLand’s Top Ten Stories of 2018
Welcome to CityLand‘s seventh annual top ten stories of the year! We have selected a range of our most popular and prominent stories, and guest commentaries concerning New York City land use in 2018. Our 2018 coverage was highlighted by articles concerning approvals for affordable housing, proposals for rezoning developments, legislation providing the right to housing counsel, and a guide on barbecuing in the city. We at CityLand are excited to continue providing in-depth … <Read More>