On June 25, 2026 the New York City Council Committee on Land Use held hearings on Land Use applications LU 0067 through LU 0077. The committee approved the majority of the applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission; one application included a withdrawal letter and was filed. Roll call recorded 12 members voting in favor with 1 member absent (Zhuang). Attachments referenced Monitor Point and Dewitt Clinton Park North materials.

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May 19, 2026

Committee on Land Use approves six land-use applications (May 19, 2026)

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use, chaired by Kevin C. Riley, met May 19, 2026 at 250 Broadway. Members present voted to approve LU 0056, LU 0057, LU 0058, LU 0064 and LU 0065 (each approved by roll call, Affirmative: 12; Absent: Cabán) and approved LU 0066 with modifications (Affirmative: 12; Absent: Cabán).

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Apr 29, 2026

Committee on Land Use meeting minutes — April 29, 2026

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use met April 29, 2026 at 250 Broadway, Hearing Room 3, chaired by Kevin C. Riley. Roll call recorded 11 members present; Members Yusef Salaam and Susan Zhuang were absent. Five land use applications (LU 0051-2026 through LU 0055-2026) were heard. LU 0051 was approved by committee with a companion resolution; LU 0052–LU 0055 were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission (CPC).

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Apr 15, 2026

Committee on Land Use—Approved Land Use Applications (LU 0045-2026, LU 0046-2026, LU 0049-2026, LU 0050-2026)

The Committee on Land Use held hearings and approved motions to approve four land use applications with companion resolutions by roll call. Ossé was absent; all other listed members were affirmative.

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Mar 25, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Land Use meeting (March 25, 2026)

The Committee on Land Use held hearings on multiple land use applications. For each application listed in the provided minutes excerpt (LU 0035-2026 through LU 0043-2026, plus LU 0047-2026 and T2026-1524), the minutes state a motion to approve with a companion resolution, with approval by roll call.

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Mar 23, 2026

Committee on Land Use Budget and Oversight hearing (T2026-1369) — March 23, 2026

The Committee on Land Use held an oversight hearing at 250 Broadway (8th Floor, Hearing Room 1). Roll call indicated the Chair and members present; Louis and Ossé were absent. The hearing item was T2026-1369 concerning the Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2027, the Preliminary Capital Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2030, and the Fiscal 2026 Preliminary Mayor’s Management Report, with scheduled appearances from the Department of City Planning and the Landmarks Preservation Commission, and time for public participation.

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Feb 23, 2026

Committee on Land Use meeting minutes (remote hearing) — February 23, 2026

The Committee on Land Use held a remote hearing on February 23, 2026. Multiple land use applications (LU 0001-2026 through LU 0034-2026, as reflected in the minutes) were heard and approved by committee action, including some approvals with modifications and/or referral to CPC. Roll call voting is recorded for certain items, including approvals with companion resolution and instances of abstention (Carr). Specific application details beyond approval mechanics are not fully available in the provided minutes excerpt.

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Feb 11, 2026

New York City Council Committee on Land Use meeting (Feb. 11, 2026) approved multiple land use items with modifications and referred them to CPC

On February 11, 2026, the Committee on Land Use held hearings on several land use applications (LU 0017-2026, LU 0018-2026, LU 0019-2026, LU 0022-2026, LU 0023-2026, LU 0024-2026, LU 0025-2026, LU 0026-2026, LU 0027-2026, and LU 0030-2026). Roll call showed Abreu and Carr absent. For multiple items, the committee approved actions with modifications (and in some cases with companion resolution) and referred them to CPC.

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Jan 28, 2026

Committee on Land Use minutes (Jan. 28, 2026): Int. 958-A and Int. 1443-A; Mayor veto/disapproval communications heard and filed

The Committee on Land Use held votes on two local laws amending the administrative code related to affordable homeownership and affordable rental requirements for very low- and extremely low-income households, and heard/finalized committee action on two related mayoral veto/disapproval communications.

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Dec 11, 2025

Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Land Use Applications with Modifications

On December 11, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Land Use, chaired by Rafael Salamanca Jr., convened to review several land use applications. The committee approved multiple applications with modifications and referred them to the City Planning Commission. One application was approved with a companion resolution. Two resolutions were laid over by the committee.

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Dec 4, 2025

Committee on Land Use Approves Key Rezoning Applications with Modifications

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use met on December 4, 2025, to review several land use applications and legislation, including major rezoning proposals for the MTA 125th and Lexington site. The committee approved multiple applications, some with modifications and referrals to the City Planning Commission, and laid over others for further consideration.

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Nov 25, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Meeting Minutes – November 25, 2025

The Committee on Land Use held a meeting on November 25, 2025, reviewing multiple land use applications, with most approved by committee with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

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Nov 19, 2025

Committee on Land Use Holds Hearing on Rental Unit Composition and Affordability Legislation

On November 19, 2025, the New York City Council Committee on Land Use convened to hear three local laws concerning rental housing unit composition and affordability requirements in city-funded projects. The committee heard but laid over all three introductions for further consideration.

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Nov 12, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Rezoning Applications on November 12, 2025

The Committee on Land Use met on November 12, 2025, at City Hall, chaired by Rafael Salamanca, Jr., with nine members present and two absent. The committee reviewed and approved several zoning map amendments and zoning resolution changes primarily affecting Brooklyn community districts, including rezonings at 58 Nixon Court, 464 Ovington Avenue, 5502 Flatlands Avenue, 699-703 Lexington Avenue, and the Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan. Most applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission or approved with companion resolutions. Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas were established in several cases.

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Oct 29, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Meeting Minutes – October 29, 2025

The Committee on Land Use reviewed and acted on multiple land use applications, including rezonings, urban development projects, and special permits, with most applications approved with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission. The committee also disapproved one application for a sidewalk café.

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Oct 9, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Rezoning and Development Applications

The Committee on Land Use met on October 9, 2025, to review and vote on several land use applications, including rezoning proposals, urban development action area designations, and property tax exemption requests. The majority of applications were approved with companion resolutions or modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission.

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Sep 25, 2025

New York City Council Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Landmark and Zoning Applications on September 25, 2025

The Committee on Land Use met on September 25, 2025, at City Hall to consider several land use applications including historic landmark designations, zoning special permits, city map amendments, and sidewalk café consents. The committee approved most applications, including the designation of the former Whitney Museum of American Art as both an exterior and interior landmark, special permits for 350 Park Avenue development, and amendments related to Broadway Junction Station. Two sidewalk café applications were disapproved. All decisions were made by unanimous roll call votes of the nine committee members present.

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Sep 10, 2025

Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Rezoning and Special Permit Applications with Modifications on September 10, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use met on September 10, 2025, to consider several land use applications including rezonings, special permits, and zoning resolution amendments primarily affecting Brooklyn, Bronx, and Manhattan. Most applications were approved with modifications and referred to the City Planning Commission, except two which were filed or disapproved by the committee.

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Aug 6, 2025

Committee on Land Use Approves Multiple Zoning Applications with Modifications

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use met on August 6, 2025, to review and approve several land use applications, including rezoning and special district proposals in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, with all approved applications referred to the City Planning Commission for further review.

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Jul 14, 2025

Committee on Land Use Meeting Minutes: July 14, 2025

The New York City Council Committee on Land Use convened on July 14, 2025, to review several land use applications, including map amendments, sidewalk café consents, landmark designations, and cluster amendments. The committee voted on each item, with most applications approved, and some defeated or approved with modifications.

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