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Committee on Land Use

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 12:00 PM PM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Committee on Land Use approved several major projects on March 25, 2026, including a housing development at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue in Manhattan and a new 754-seat school facility in Staten Island. The committee also approved zoning changes and a sidewalk café permit, while holding hearings on additional development projects in Brooklyn and Manhattan that will require further review.

Key Decisions

  • Hill Top Apartments (1727 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan) - Housing Development Approved
  • New Staten Island School Facility - 754-seat Primary/Intermediate School Approved
  • Allen Street Mall Demapping - Park Creation and Street Closing (Manhattan) Approved
  • Le Dive Sidewalk Café - 37 Canal Street (Manhattan) Approved with modifications
  • 1325 Avenue of the Americas Zoning Text Amendment - Bulk Provisions (Manhattan) Approved
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Agenda

  1. LU 0035-2026 Application number C 260071 HAM (1727 Amsterdam Avenue – Hill Top Apartments) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project, and pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the disposition of such property to a developer to be selected by HPD, for property located at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue (Block 2060, Lot 1), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 9, Council District 7.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. LU 0036-2026 Application number C 260063 PCY (DEP Newtown Creek CSO Tunnel) submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for a site selection and acquisition of property for a new combined sewer overflow retention system (full list of affected properties is accessible at the Department of City Planning website, Zoning Application Portal, via https://zap.planning.nyc.gov/projects/2025Y0129), Borough of Queens, Community Districts 2 and 5, and Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council Districts 26, 30, 33 and 34.
    Land Use Application
  3. LU 0037-2026 Application number C 260064 PSY (DEP Newtown Creek CSO Tunnel) submitted by the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Citywide Administrative Services, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for a site selection of properties located in Brooklyn (1 Kingsland Avenue, Block 2508, Lot 1; Scholes Street, Block 2962, Lot 1; Varick Avenue, Block 2962, Lot 15) and Queens (49 Street, Block 2575, Lot 26; Maspeth Avenue, Block 2575, Lot 140; Laurel Hill Blvd, Block 312, Lot 17; 56 Road, Block 2552, Lot 75) for a new combined sewer overflow retention system, Borough of Queens, Community Districts 2 and 5, and Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council Districts 26, 30, 33 and 34.
    Land Use Application
  4. LU 0038-2026 Application number C 240271 ZMK (20 Berry Street) submitted by Mihata Corp., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 12c and 13a, changing from an M1-1 District to an M1-2 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33.
    Land Use Application
  5. LU 0039-2026 Application number N 240272 ZRK (20 Berry Street) submitted by Mihata Corp., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, adding an Industrial Business Incentive Area to Article VII, Chapter 4 (Special Permits by the City Planning Commission), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33.
    Land Use Application
  6. LU 0040-2026 Application number C 240273 ZSK (20 Berry Street) submitted by Mihata Corp., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-94 of the Zoning Resolution to allow an increase in the maximum permitted floor area in accordance with Section 74-943 (Permitted floor area increase), and, in conjunction therewith, to modify publicly accessible open space design requirements of Section 37-70 (PUBLIC PLAZAS), to modify off-street parking requirements of Section 44-20 (REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES), and to modify the loading berth requirements of Section 44-50 (OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS), on property located at 20 Berry Street (Block 2283, Lots 25, 28, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41 and 43), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  7. LU 0041-2026 Application number N 240303 ZRM (1325 Avenue of the Americas – Text Amendment) submitted by La Grande Boucherie LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending bulk provisions of Article VIII, Chapter 1 (Special Midtown District), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 4.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  8. LU 0042-2026 Application No. C 250306 MMM (Allen Street Mall Demapping) submitted by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance, and closing of a portion of Allen Street; the establishment of a park along Allen Street; the adjustment of grades and block dimensions necessitated thereby; and authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 30273 dated September 9, 2025 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  9. LU 0043-2026 Application number N 250307 ZRM (Allen Street Mall Demapping) submitted by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  10. LU 0047-2026 Application number D 2650119000 SWM (Le Dive) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 37 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  11. T2026-1524 Application number G 250094 SCR (Approximately 754-Seat Primary/Intermediate School Facility) pursuant to Section 1732 of the New York School Construction Authority Act, concerning the proposed site selection for a new, approximately 754-seat primary and intermediate school facility with District 75 Program, located in an area approximately bounded by East Perkiomen Avenue to the North, Abingdon Avenue to the East, and East Reading Avenue to the South, Staten Island (Block 5474, Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and other nearby property in the immediate vicinity which may be necessary for the proposed project), Borough of Staten Island, Community District 3, Council District 51, Community School District 31.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

    This Land Use Application was Hearing on P-C Item by Comm

  12. LU 0043-2026 Application number N 250307 ZRM (Allen Street Mall Demapping) submitted by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending Section 12-10 (DEFINITIONS), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  13. LU 0041-2026 Application number N 240303 ZRM (1325 Avenue of the Americas – Text Amendment) submitted by La Grande Boucherie LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending bulk provisions of Article VIII, Chapter 1 (Special Midtown District), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 4.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  14. T2026-1524 Application number G 250094 SCR (Approximately 754-Seat Primary/Intermediate School Facility) pursuant to Section 1732 of the New York School Construction Authority Act, concerning the proposed site selection for a new, approximately 754-seat primary and intermediate school facility with District 75 Program, located in an area approximately bounded by East Perkiomen Avenue to the North, Abingdon Avenue to the East, and East Reading Avenue to the South, Staten Island (Block 5474, Lots 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and other nearby property in the immediate vicinity which may be necessary for the proposed project), Borough of Staten Island, Community District 3, Council District 51, Community School District 31.
    Land Use Application
    Action: P-C Item Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be P-C Item Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  15. LU 0040-2026 Application number C 240273 ZSK (20 Berry Street) submitted by Mihata Corp., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-94 of the Zoning Resolution to allow an increase in the maximum permitted floor area in accordance with Section 74-943 (Permitted floor area increase), and, in conjunction therewith, to modify publicly accessible open space design requirements of Section 37-70 (PUBLIC PLAZAS), to modify off-street parking requirements of Section 44-20 (REQUIRED ACCESSORY OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES), and to modify the loading berth requirements of Section 44-50 (OFF-STREET LOADING REGULATIONS), on property located at 20 Berry Street (Block 2283, Lots 25, 28, 31, 33, 35, 38, 41 and 43), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 1, Council District 33.
    Land Use Application
  16. LU 0042-2026 Application No. C 250306 MMM (Allen Street Mall Demapping) submitted by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter and Section 5-430 et seq. of the New York City Administrative Code for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination, discontinuance, and closing of a portion of Allen Street; the establishment of a park along Allen Street; the adjustment of grades and block dimensions necessitated thereby; and authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 30273 dated September 9, 2025 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  17. LU 0047-2026 Application number D 2650119000 SWM (Le Dive) pursuant to Section 19-160.2 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for a revocable consent to establish, maintain, and operate a sidewalk café located at 37 Canal Street, New York, NY 10002, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 3, Council District 1.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Committee with Modifications Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Committee with Modifications approved by Roll Call.

  18. LU 0035-2026 Application number C 260071 HAM (1727 Amsterdam Avenue – Hill Top Apartments) submitted by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development, pursuant to Article 16 of the General Municipal Law of New York State for the designation of an Urban Development Action Area and an Urban Development Action Area Project, and pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter for the disposition of such property to a developer to be selected by HPD, for property located at 1727 Amsterdam Avenue (Block 2060, Lot 1), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 9, Council District 7.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Committee with Companion Resolution approved by Roll Call.

  19. Roll Call