Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises Approves Multiple Land Use Applications with Modifications on August 6, 2025
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The New York City Council's Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises met on August 6, 2025, at 11:00 AM at 250 Broadway, Committee Room, 16th Floor. The subcommittee, chaired by Kevin C. Riley and including six other members, reviewed and approved several zoning and land use applications primarily involving zoning map amendments, zoning resolution changes, and establishment of Mandatory Inclusionary Housing areas across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. All motions were approved unanimously by roll call vote and referred to the City Planning Commission with modifications.
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- Approved Midtown South Mixed-Use Plan zoning map and zoning resolution amendments, including elimination of Special Midtown and Garment Center Districts and establishment of Special Midtown South Mixed-Use District in Manhattan Community Districts 4 and 5.
- Approved 47 Hall Street Rezoning in Brooklyn Community District 2, establishing a new Special Mixed Use District and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area.
- Approved 347 Flushing Avenue zoning map amendment and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing designation in Brooklyn Community District 1.
- Approved 236 Gold Street Rezoning and related Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area establishment in Brooklyn Community District 2.
- Approved 42-11 30th Avenue Rezoning and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing designation in Queens Community District 1.
- Approved Lenox Hill Hospital zoning map amendments, zoning resolution changes, special permits for bulk and floor area modifications, and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area establishment in Manhattan Community District 8.
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