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Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

Thursday, November 13, 2025 · 11:00 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 3

TL;DR

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises held hearings on three matters related to 1551 Broadway in Times Square, including a telecommunications franchise extension and zoning changes for signage and building setbacks. No final votes were taken—two of the three items were postponed (laid over) for further consideration, while one telecommunications resolution was also delayed.

Key Decisions

  • 1551 Broadway Zoning Resolution Amendment (N 250189 ZRM) - Sign provisions in Theater Subdistrict Laid Over
  • 1551 Broadway Special Permit (C 250188 ZSM) - Times Square signage and setback modifications Laid Over
  • Public Communications Franchise Extension - Installation and maintenance of telecom structures citywide Laid Over
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Agenda

  1. Res 1109-2025 Resolution authorizing the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, also known as the Office of Technology and Innovation, to extend the Franchise, allowing for the extension of the Agreement for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Communications Structures in the Boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island (as amended).
    Resolution
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Resolution was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. LU 0429-2025 Application number N 250189 ZRM (1551 Broadway) submitted by 1551 Broadway Owner 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 sign provisions within the Theater Subdistrict in Article VIII, Chapter 1 (Special Midtown District), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 3.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. LU 0430-2025 Application number C 250188 ZSM (1551 Broadway MiD Signage Text Amendment and SP) submitted by 1551 Broadway Owner LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the Section 81-734 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 81-732(a)(2) (Special Times Square signage requirements) and Section 81-751 (Special street wall and setback regulations within the Theater Subdistrict Core) on property located at 1551 Broadway (Block 1018, Lots 26 and 27), in a C6-7T District, within the Special Midtown District (Theater Subdistrict Core), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 3.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. LU 0430-2025 Application number C 250188 ZSM (1551 Broadway MiD Signage Text Amendment and SP) submitted by 1551 Broadway Owner LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to the Section 81-734 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the requirements of Section 81-732(a)(2) (Special Times Square signage requirements) and Section 81-751 (Special street wall and setback regulations within the Theater Subdistrict Core) on property located at 1551 Broadway (Block 1018, Lots 26 and 27), in a C6-7T District, within the Special Midtown District (Theater Subdistrict Core), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 3.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Laid Over by Subcommittee

    This Land Use Application was Laid Over by Subcommittee

  5. Roll Call
  6. LU 0429-2025 Application number N 250189 ZRM (1551 Broadway) submitted by 1551 Broadway Owner 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 sign provisions within the Theater Subdistrict in Article VIII, Chapter 1 (Special Midtown District), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 5, Council District 3.
    Land Use Application
    Action: Laid Over by Subcommittee

    This Land Use Application was Laid Over by Subcommittee

  7. Other Council Members Attending: Salamanca
  8. Res 1109-2025 Resolution authorizing the Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications, also known as the Office of Technology and Innovation, to extend the Franchise, allowing for the extension of the Agreement for the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Communications Structures in the Boroughs of the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island (as amended).
    Resolution
    Action: Laid Over by Subcommittee

    This Resolution was Laid Over by Subcommittee