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Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 · 11:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 1

TL;DR

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved 8 zoning applications across Brooklyn that will allow developers to build larger residential buildings and establish affordable housing requirements. All applications involve rezoning lower-density residential areas to higher-density districts, with most including mandatory affordable housing components.

Key Decisions

  • 58 Nixon Court Rezoning (SLG Assets) - Allows taller building in Sunset Park Approved
  • 464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning (Geffen Management) - Increases density in Bay Ridge Approved
  • 5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning (5502 Flat LLC) - Enables denser development in Canarsie Approved
  • 699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning (Providence House) - Reduces height limits while requiring affordable housing in Sunset Park Approved with Modifications
  • Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan - Adjusts commercial zoning rules in Brooklyn Heights Approved
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Agenda

  1. LU 0405-2025 Application number C 240375 ZMK (58 Nixon Court Rezoning II) submitted by SLG Assets, Inc, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 28c, changing from an R5 District to an R7A District and establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 13, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. LU 0406-2025 Application number N 240376 ZRK (58 Nixon Court Rezoning II) submitted by SLG Assets, Inc, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 13, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. LU 0407-2025 Application number C 250056 ZMK (464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Geffen Management LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22a, changing from an R3X District to an R6A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. LU 0408-2025 Application number N 250057 ZRK (464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Geffen Management 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 APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  5. LU 0409-2025 Application number C 250121 ZMK (5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 5502 Flat LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 23a, changing from an R3-2 District to an R6A District and establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 18, Council District 46.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  6. LU 0410-2025 Application number N 250122 ZRK (5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 5502 Flat 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 APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 18, Council District 46.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  7. LU 0424-2025 Application number C 250194 ZMK (699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Providence House Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 17a, changing from an R6B District to an R6A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 36.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  8. LU 0425-2025 Application number N 250195 ZRK (699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Providence House Inc., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F (Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas) for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 36.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  9. LU 0428-2025 Application number N 250217 ZRK (Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan Follow-Up Action) submitted by NYC Department of City Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending certain floor area regulations in Article XIV, Chapter 6 (Special Atlantic Mixed Use District), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 8, Council District 35.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  10. Roll Call
  11. LU 0424-2025 Application number C 250194 ZMK (699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Providence House Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 17a, changing from an R6B District to an R6A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 36.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC approved by Roll Call.

  12. LU 0410-2025 Application number N 250122 ZRK (5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 5502 Flat 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 APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 18, Council District 46.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC approved by Roll Call.

  13. LU 0409-2025 Application number C 250121 ZMK (5502 Flatlands Avenue Rezoning) submitted by 5502 Flat LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 23a, changing from an R3-2 District to an R6A District and establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 18, Council District 46.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC approved by Roll Call.

  14. LU 0425-2025 Application number N 250195 ZRK (699-703 Lexington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Providence House Inc., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F (Inclusionary Housing Designated Areas and Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Areas) for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 3, Council District 36.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC Passed

    A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications and Referred to CPC approved by Roll Call.

  15. LU 0408-2025 Application number N 250057 ZRK (464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Geffen Management 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 APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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

  16. LU 0407-2025 Application number C 250056 ZMK (464 Ovington Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Geffen Management LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 22a, changing from an R3X District to an R6A District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 10, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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

  17. LU 0428-2025 Application number N 250217 ZRK (Special Atlantic Avenue Mixed Use Plan Follow-Up Action) submitted by NYC Department of City Planning, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending certain floor area regulations in Article XIV, Chapter 6 (Special Atlantic Mixed Use District), Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 8, Council District 35.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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

  18. LU 0406-2025 Application number N 240376 ZRK (58 Nixon Court Rezoning II) submitted by SLG Assets, Inc, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, amending APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 13, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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

  19. LU 0405-2025 Application number C 240375 ZMK (58 Nixon Court Rezoning II) submitted by SLG Assets, Inc, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 28c, changing from an R5 District to an R7A District and establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 13, Council District 47.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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