Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 · 11:30 AM AM · 250 Broadway - 8th Floor - Hearing Room 2

TL;DR

The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises approved six land use applications affecting development and public space in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Major approvals include zoning changes for a Mihata Corp. project at 20 Berry Street in Brooklyn, a parks department plan to close a portion of Allen Street and establish a park in Manhattan, and a sidewalk café permit for a Manhattan restaurant. All applications passed by roll call vote.

Key Decisions

20 Berry Street, Brooklyn - Zoning Map Amendment (M1-1 to M1-2 District) Approved
20 Berry Street, Brooklyn - Industrial Business Incentive Area Addition Approved
20 Berry Street, Brooklyn - Special Permit for Increased Floor Area and Modified Requirements Approved
Allen Street Mall Demapping - City Map Amendment and Zoning Resolution Changes Approved
Le Dive Sidewalk Café - 37 Canal Street, Manhattan Approved with Modifications

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Agenda

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
Action: Hearing Held by Committee

This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee
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
Action: Hearing Held by Committee

This Land Use Application was Hearing Held by Committee
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
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
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
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
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
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 Subcommittee Passed

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

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

A motion was made that this Land Use Application be Approved by Subcommittee with Modifications approved by Roll Call.
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
Action: Approved by Subcommittee Passed

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

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

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

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

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