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On October 28, 2024, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the initial proposal for the Gansevoort Square project. The project includes utilizing Gansevoort Square, a City-owned site located on Little West 12th Street between Washington Street and 10th Avenue in Manhattan, for mixed-income housing, new public space, and expanding the Whitney Museum of American Art and the High Line.
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CityLand began in 2004 as a monthly newsletter. CityLand provides in-depth coverage of land use applications undergoing public review in New York City. We focus on the major players, including the City Council, City Planning Commission, Board of Standards & Appeals, and Landmarks Preservation Commission, and report on related legal challenges.
City Releases Details for “City of Yes for Housing ... - CityLand
Oct 9, 2023 · On September 21, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams released the details for his “City of Yes for Housing Opportunity” proposal. The proposal aims to increase the development of and access to affordable housing throughout New York City through changes to the City’s zoning code. The Mayor’s Office touts that the initiative could add 10,000 homes to ...
Council Votes to End Forced Broker Fees for Tenants
20 hours ago · On November 13, 2024, the City Council voted to approve the FARE Act, which requires brokers to be paid by the party who hired them. The bill was sponsored by Council Member Chi Oss é.. The bill, Int. 360-A, shifts the common practice in New York City where new tenants are expected to pay the broker fees even if the landlord is the one who hired the broker.
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City Launches Live Operator Tenant Hotline - CityLand
On July 17, 2023, the Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) launched a live operator Tenant Helpline to better assist tenants experiencing housing crises. The new live call system will be a critical resource for New Yorkers facing eviction, harassment, or unacceptable living conditions and represents PEU’s ongoing commitment to maintaining ...
Mayor and City Planning Unveil Details for City of Yes for
Jun 20, 2023 · Mayor Adams, last year announcing the proposed City of Yes amendments. A year later, one amendment is in public review, and the second has just been revealed. Image Credit: Michael Appleton/Mayoral Photography Office The amendment is the second of three proposed zoning text amendments from Mayor Adams designed to address outdated zoning issues. On June 14, 2023, Mayor Eric Adams and Department ...
Resources - CityLand
ACRIS Buildings Information System (BIS) City Council – Legislative Research Center CityAdmin Honest Buildings Laws of the City of New York NYC Board of Standards & Appeals NYC Department of City Planning NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission NYC Landmarks Preservation Commission’s Rowhouse Manual (pdf) NYC Rules NYC SPEED NYC Zoning Resolution NYC’s Zoning & Land Use (ZoLa) GIS ...
City Planning Commission Votes to Approve City of Yes for
On March 6, 2024, the City Planning Commission voted to approve the City of Yes for Economic Opportunity zoning text amendment. The amendment, the second of Mayor Eric Adams’ three City of Yes proposals, is a collection of eighteen changes to the zoning text designed to remove obstacles for small businesses looking to expand and create more vibrant streetscapes.
City Releases Master Plan for City Streets - CityLand
On December 1, 2021, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Council Speaker Corey Johnson and the Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Hank Gutman announced the release of the New York City Streets Plan. The plan’s purpose is to help guide road design and infrastructure for the next five years. Under the plan, DOT commits to meeting the following ...