Holding on by a Thread On November 9, 2022, we found out that the City and the Developer’s appeal to our successful petition to invalidate the Crown Heights Rezoning was overturned by the 2nd Department in their 4-page decision. Of course it came as a shock considering Judge Boddie, the Read more…
Alicia Boyd joined Michael Haskins to discuss the ‘City of Yes’, a series of text amendments recently unveiled by the Adams Administration to bring broad changes to zoning and city planning rules and guidelines under the guise of creating more affordable housing, encouraging economic growth and supporting sustainability. Listen to Read more…
Our Pro Se litigants had a great day in court on Monday giving quick, knowledgeable responses to a range of arguments presented by four lawyers. The other side asked for an expedited decision but it may still take weeks or months before we get a decision. Now we wait! Thanks Read more…
We are Back in Court! Monday, October 3, 2022 at 10 am Sharp 45 Monroe Place, Bklyn N.Y Come and Help Us Save Our Win! The Final Court Hearing We won in the Lower Court! Now we are at the Appellate Court working hard to save our win! We Read more…
Mayor Eric Adams Blasting His Way Into Your Community! Part II This is Part II in our series on Mayor Eric Adams’ CBC’s proposals to “improve” rezonings for developers. Proposal: Unlawful to File Lawsuits Against the City and Developers As we stated in the first post on this topic, Mayor Read more…
An Environmental Review process has to be performed on development projects that are not classified as “as of right”. This means that the project would be attempting to change the existing zoning and the developer would have to disclose the potential negative environmental damages that could be caused by the Read more…
Mayor Eric Adams directed a commission to create a blueprint that would allow development projects to happen faster and cost less. The NYC Economic Development and Housing committee, a known entity that creates opportunities for the use of public assets to assist the real estate industry in the creation of Read more…
Mayor Eric Adams directed a commission to create a blueprint that would allow development projects to happen faster and cost less. The NYC Economic Development and Housing committee, a known entity that creates opportunities for the use of public assets to assist the real estate industry in the creation of Read more…
In December 2021, Mayor DeBlasio announced a $40M fund for the restoration of the Vale of Cashmere. In 2017 Prospect Park Alliance began “reimagining” the Vale by conducting visioning sessions with the community. Results Report. Five Years Later …Prospect Park Alliance’s Current Vision for the Vale Prospect Park Alliance – Read more…
Looks like the “Monster” has really died! The current owner of the Spice Factory recently filed plans for a development project made up of six story buildings!! Congratulations Community! YOU DID THAT!! Bruce Eichner Out – Owner Goes It Alone! – TheRealDeal Article