New York City Council
Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions
Oct 08, 2024
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11:00 AM
20 min
Summary
A hearing on two affordable housing projects:
- Coney Island Phase 3 in Brooklyn, a mixed-use development with 419 affordable rental units, commercial space, and community facility space
- South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes, a cluster of 6 sites creating 19 homeownership units and 4 rental units.
Discussions focused on project details, affordability levels, and approval of tax exemptions and disposition of city-owned land.
The committee also voted on several other land use items, including:
- The South Jamaica Gateway rezoning in Queens
- Landmark designations in Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Features testimony from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD), BFC Partners, Nehemiah HDFC, and the public.
Meeting chapters
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Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens subcommittee meeting on landmarks, public sightings, and dispositions
Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens the meeting of the Subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sightings, and Dispositions, introducing herself as the chair and welcoming attendees. She explains the hybrid format of …
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Council Member Hanks opens public hearing for Coney Island Phase 3 project
Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens the public hearing for the Coney Island Phase 3 project, introducing the proposal and the speakers who will present it. The project involves an article …
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Introduction to the Coney Island Phase 3 project presentation
Hallah Saleh, Deputy Director of Brooklyn Planning at HPD, introduces herself and her colleagues from BFC Partners and New Construction Finance. This sets the stage for the presentation on the …
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Overview of the Coney Island Phase 3 project and approvals sought
HPD is seeking approval for an Article 11 tax exemption for 5 sites and an Article 11 disposition for 2 city-owned sites. The project will facilitate the construction of a …
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Location and characteristics of the Coney Island Phase 3 development site
The development site is located in Coney Island, fronting Surf Avenue between West 19th Street and West 20th Street. It is currently a parking lot and houses a New York …
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Ownership structure of the Coney Island Phase 3 development site
The development site comprises both city-owned and privately-owned lots. This mixed ownership structure is key to understanding the project's land use actions. - Two lots are city-owned and constitute the …
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Details of the proposed Coney Island Phase 3 development
Winthrop Wharton from BFC Partners presents the specifics of the proposed Coney Island Phase 3 development, outlining its key features and scope. - 11-story building with approximately 400,000 square feet …
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Affordability levels and unit mix for the Coney Island Phase 3 project
Hallah Saleh provides detailed information about the affordability levels and unit mix for the Coney Island Phase 3 project, emphasizing its commitment to diverse housing options and support for vulnerable …
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Council Member Hanks opens public hearing for South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project
Council Member Kamillah Hanks opens a public hearing for the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project, introducing the proposal and the speakers who will present it. The project, submitted by HPD, …
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Introduction to the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project
Aleena Farishta from HPD introduces the presentation on the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project to the city council subcommittee. - Brief greeting and introduction of the presenter and the project …
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Overview of the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project
HPD presents an overview of the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project, detailing the approvals sought and the scope of the development. - Seeking approvals for urban development action area amendment …
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Location and details of the project sites
Aleena Farishta provides information about the locations and characteristics of the project sites in Bushwick, Brooklyn. - 6 sites located in Bushwick Community District 4, spanning two City Council districts …
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Development partners for the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project
Lawrence Bell introduces the development partners involved in the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project. - Project developed in partnership with EMI HDFC, Rise Broker Community Partnership, and Neighborhood Restore HDFC …
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Specifics of the proposed South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes development
Lawrence Bell provides detailed information about the proposed development for the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project. - 5 new construction buildings with 19 homeownership units and 4 rental units - …
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Affordability and program details for South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes
Lawrence Bell outlines the affordability levels and program details for the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project. - Developed under HPD's Open Door program - Unit mix includes 1, 2, and …
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Conclusion of the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes presentation
Aleena Farishta wraps up the presentation on the South Bushwick Neighborhood Homes project. - Brief conclusion indicating the end of the formal presentation - Opens the floor for questions from …
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Testimony by Barbara Menny, Member of the Public, on Homelessness and Housing Challenges
Barbara Menny, a member of the public, shares her personal struggle with homelessness since 2018 and the challenges her family faces in finding affordable housing in New York City. She …
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Council Member Hanks outlines upcoming votes on land use items
Council Member Kamillah Hanks provides an overview of the land use items that the subcommittee will be voting on, including rezoning applications, urban development action area projects, and landmark designations …
0:15:37
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Justin Brannan explains his vote on Coney Island Phase 3
Council Member Justin Brannan explains his vote on the Coney Island Phase 3 project, expressing gratitude to BFC for their partnership and excitement about completing the project. - Brannan thanks …
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Vote outcome on land use items
The subcommittee voted on several land use items, resulting in a unanimous approval. - Yeas: 5 - Nays: 0 - Abstentions: 0 The approved items will now be referred to …
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