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BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS, Resolution re: Landmark West! appeal of permit granted to West 66th Sponsor LLC dated January 28, 2020
November 6, 2020
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SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK: THE CITY CLUB OF NEW YORK v NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF STANDARDS AND APPEALS, NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS, EXTELL DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, WEST 66TH SPONSOR LLC,
September 22, 2020
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LAW.COM, New York Law Journal: Why Community Groups Can Never Win Against Developers: The 'Dreikausen' Paradox and Other Hurdles, and Suggestions for Change
September 18, 2019
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Testimony of LANDMARK WEST! Certificate of Appropriateness Committee Before the Board of Standards and Appeals, 22 Reade Street Item 2019-94-A, September 10, 2019
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What Happened Yesterday (8/6/19) at the BSA by LandmarkWest!
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Supertalls: A Resource Guide for New Yorkers by LandmarkWest!
The New York Times: How New York’s Skyline Is Changing to Give the Wealthy a Better View
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Borough Board Testimony Regarding Zoning Text Amendment to Regulate Voids ZR 23-16
Supertalls Tactics in 2018
George M. Janes, AICP
New: New Limits for New York City After-Hours Construction Noise
How do we fix the Accidental Skyline? The Municipal Arts Society of New York proposes a ten-point plan for reform. Click here to get involved and learn more.
With its “Accidental Skyline” report, the Municipal Arts Society has released a host of interactive tools that give updated shadow predictions for supertalls currently under construction, provide maps that show where air rights are up for grabs, and particular corridors where views for local residents could be endangered because of these tall towers.
We support the efforts of the Municipal Art Society of NY in standing up for our parks. Read more.
DOB Filings
Plan Examination Overview for Job #:121190200
Construction - Supporting Documentation
Building filings, plans, zoning etc. for 15W65
Building filings, plans, zoning etc. for 36W66
New buildings in CB7
Information on site for variances, cranes, etc.; it's all at the bottom 15W65
Information on site for variances, cranes, etc.; it's all at the bottom 36W66
Other Resources
Don't be afraid of your own shadow:
Editorial on towers shadowing parks was a stretch
NYC:Development by Loophole (video)
Loopholes Letter
New map from NYC Planning displays all zoning and land use applications dating back to 1970
ZD1 Zoning Diagram
Construction : Supporting Documentation
Foundation Peer Review Report Phase 1
Lincoln Square Special District Zoning Resolution
Housing New York: Zoning for Quality and Affordability
Is the Public Invited? Design, Management and Use of Privately Owned Public Spaces in New York City
Seeking Compliance in Zoning
Bird Friendly Building Design
Atlas of ReUrbanism: Buildings and Blocks in American Cities
An archive of articles from The Real Deal about Extell Development
How New York City property owners can make money out of thin air
Election 2017: Candidate Positions on Key Issues
The Manhattan Skyscraper Explorer is your building-by-building skyline map
How Zoning Shapes Our Neighborhoods
Letter To Extell (June 26, 2017)
What is Zoning?
The City of New York Zoning Handbook
Land Use & Zoning 101
A Brief History of Zoning and Development Regulations in the U.S.
Zoning and the Comprehensive Plan
Protection of Existing Buildings During Construction
Gaining Access to Neighboring Properties for Protection During Construction
Protection of Adjoining Buildings During Construction
How to Deal with Urban Construction
What You Need to Know About the New NYC Department of Buildings Procedure Involving Adjacent Properties
21st Century Construction 20th Century Construction Law
BSA: Rules of Pratice and Procedure
A Complex Plan's Aim: Simpler Zoning Rules
A Tale of Three Northern Manhattan Communities: Case Studies of Political Empowerment in the Planning and Developing Process
Zoned Out: A Call to Overhaul New York's Zoning Laws
Unified Bulk Program
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Reforming the New York City Zoning Resolution
New York's Next Urban Agenda
CP Sunshine Task Force Report
Department of Buildings Virtual Folder
Special Purpose District Folder
Special Purpose Districts: Lincoln Square District
Filings for 36 W 66th Street
General Building Information
Floor by Floor Occupancy
New: New Limits for New York City After-Hours Construction Noise
How do we fix the Accidental Skyline? The Municipal Arts Society of New York proposes a ten-point plan for reform. Click here to get involved and learn more.
With its “Accidental Skyline” report, the Municipal Arts Society has released a host of interactive tools that give updated shadow predictions for supertalls currently under construction, provide maps that show where air rights are up for grabs, and particular corridors where views for local residents could be endangered because of these tall towers.
We support the efforts of the Municipal Art Society of NY in standing up for our parks. Read A Park Near You is Under Attack.
DOB Filings
Plan Examination Overview for Job #:121190200
Construction - Supporting Documentation
Building filings, plans, zoning etc. for 15W65
Building filings, plans, zoning etc. for 36W66
New buildings in CB7
Information on site for variances, cranes, etc.; it's all at the bottom 15W65
Information on site for variances, cranes, etc.; it's all at the bottom 36W66
Other Resources
Don't be afraid of your own shadow:
Editorial on towers shadowing parks was a stretch
NYC:Development by Loophole (video)
Loopholes Letter
New map from NYC Planning displays all zoning and land use applications dating back to 1970
ZD1 Zoning Diagram
Construction : Supporting Documentation
Foundation Peer Review Report Phase 1
Lincoln Square Special District Zoning Resolution
Housing New York: Zoning for Quality and Affordability
Is the Public Invited? Design, Management and Use of Privately Owned Public Spaces in New York City
Seeking Compliance in Zoning
Bird Friendly Building Design
Atlas of ReUrbanism: Buildings and Blocks in American Cities
An archive of articles from The Real Deal about Extell Development
How New York City property owners can make money out of thin air
Election 2017: Candidate Positions on Key Issues
The Manhattan Skyscraper Explorer is your building-by-building skyline map
How Zoning Shapes Our Neighborhoods
Letter To Extell (June 26, 2017)
What is Zoning?
The City of New York Zoning Handbook
Land Use & Zoning 101
A Brief History of Zoning and Development Regulations in the U.S.
Zoning and the Comprehensive Plan
Protection of Existing Buildings During Construction
Gaining Access to Neighboring Properties for Protection During Construction
Protection of Adjoining Buildings During Construction
How to Deal with Urban Construction
What You Need to Know About the New NYC Department of Buildings Procedure Involving Adjacent Properties
21st Century Construction 20th Century Construction Law
BSA: Rules of Pratice and Procedure
A Complex Plan's Aim: Simpler Zoning Rules
A Tale of Three Northern Manhattan Communities: Case Studies of Political Empowerment in the Planning and Developing Process
Zoned Out: A Call to Overhaul New York's Zoning Laws
Unified Bulk Program
Draft Environmental Impact Statement
Reforming the New York City Zoning Resolution
New York's Next Urban Agenda
CP Sunshine Task Force Report
Department of Buildings Virtual Folder
Special Purpose District Folder
Special Purpose Districts: Lincoln Square District