City Council approved with modifications a redevelopment plan that will bring 3 high school facilities, 315 affordable housing units, a new park and playground, retail space, and job opportunities to East Harlem. On August 24, 2017, the City Council voted 41-0 to approve a modified land use application for the redevelopment of a full city block in East Harlem. The application for redevelopment from the New York City Education Construction Fund and AvalonBay Communities was … <Read More>
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CityLaw Breakfasts Kick Off the New Academic Year
To a packed house on Friday, August 28, 2015, at 8:30 a.m., Dean Anthony Crowell called to order the 127th CityLaw Breakfast. The morning’s speaker was Carl Weisbrod, Chairman of the City Planning Commission, and the topic was affordable housing. Friday mornings in late August are not ideal for a business breakfast. Nevertheless, more than 200 people attended. They enjoyed the coffee, fruit and muffins, but they came because CityLaw Breakfasts play … <Read More>
Charter Revision Commission Approves Ballot Proposals for November, Leaves Out Council Bill
On July 29, 2024, the 2024 New York City Charter Revision Commission (CRC) approved five ballot proposals following their final public meeting. The proposals include: clean streets, fiscal responsibility, capital planning, public safety, Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises, and modernization of City operations.
Clean Streets
This proposal aims to strengthen New York City Department of Sanitation’s ability to keep New York City healthy, safe, and clean by enhancing and clarifying its authority.
The amendment provides … <Read More>
HPD Celebrates Opening of Senior Affordable Housing in Brooklyn
On July 3, 2024, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and IMPACCT Brooklyn celebrated the grand opening of 811 Lexington Avenue Senior Residences in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn. This building replaced the Mars Fudge and Fruit Company building. This $36 million project aims to provide older adults access to affordable housing.
HPD Celebrates Opening of Affordable Housing and New Library in Inwood
On June 26, 2024, the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development celebrated the grand opening of The Eliza, a new affordable building and public library, with a ribbon cutting. The Eliza, located at 4790 Broadway in Inwood, is named after Eliza Hamilton, wife of Alexander Hamilton.
Landmarks Designates Brooklyn Edison Building
On June 18, 2024, the Landmarks Preservation Commission designated the Brooklyn Edison Building as an individual landmark. The office building, located at 345 Adams Street, was created between 1922-1926 to provide the Brooklyn community a space to host meetings, public gatherings, and social and cultural charity fundraisers.