From the West End Preservation Society: Dear PS 75 Parents, Urgent action is needed to save townhouses across from PS 75 ! Please take action with a group of concerned PS 75 parents to get the demolition permit rescinded and raise awareness in the media. TODAY, MONDAY, JUNE 8, AT 3:00PM. We are very concerned about […]
Land-Use Committee Votes to ‘Sell’ Brooklyn Bridge As Evidence of Impropriety between Developer Two Trees, School Construction Authority and Mayoral Aides Mounts Emails Revealed Via Freedom Of Information Law Demonstrate Possible Collusion Between School Construction Authority (SCA), Developer Two Trees and Senior Advisors at Mayor’s Office on School Proposed to “Sell” Condo Tower by […]
Land-Use Committee Votes to ‘Sell’ Brooklyn Bridge As Evidence of Impropriety between Developer Two Trees, School Construction Authority and Mayoral Aides Mounts Emails Revealed Via Freedom Of Information Law Demonstrate Possible Collusion Between School Construction Authority (SCA), Developer Two Trees and Senior Advisors at Mayor’s Office on School Proposed to “Sell” Condo Tower by […]
The School Construction Authority (SCA) recently announced its plans to demolish historic PS 133 in Park Slope (375 Butler Street at 4th Avenue) to make way for a new, much larger school structure. This remarkable gothic school, a recognized historic resource designed by renowned educational architect CBJ Snyder, is a beloved community anchor. It has […]
The Dock Street Development was approved by the City Council Land Use Committee by a vote of 18-4 (Avella, Barron, Gioia and Liu in opposition). The strong show of support for the tower development almost ensures that the full Council will approve this project, despite strong opposition from local Council member David Yassky and Zoning […]
Though slightly old news, HDC is thrilled to announce that on May 21, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission successfully settled the Windermere lawsuit, with the owner paying a record $1.1 million financial penalty for violating the Landmarks Law, the largest financial penalty ever received under the Landmarks Law! The LPC first took the owner to court back in March […]
Though slightly old news, HDC is thrilled to announce that on May 21, 2009, the Landmarks Preservation Commission successfully settled the Windermere lawsuit, with the owner paying a record $1.1 million financial penalty for violating the Landmarks Law, the largest financial penalty ever received under the Landmarks Law! The LPC first took the owner to court back in March […]
On Tuesday, the City Council Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee deliberated on the proposed text changes to the Sunnyside Gardens Special Planned Community Preservation District. Approximately 16 people spoke on the item, a dozen opposed and four in favor. The Council members questioned Landmarks Commission staff extensively about the proposal and how it would affect the […]
On Tuesday, the City Council Zoning and Franchises Subcommittee deliberated on the proposed text changes to the Sunnyside Gardens Special Planned Community Preservation District. Approximately 16 people spoke on the item, a dozen opposed and four in favor. The Council members questioned Landmarks Commission staff extensively about the proposal and how it would affect the […]
Last week, HDC attended a Section 106 Consulting Party Meeting to discuss the disposition of Admiral’s Row. At least, that’s what we thought we would be discussing. Instead we were presented with the National Guard Bureau’s plan to sign an agreement with Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation requiring them to retain and restore Building B […]
