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VideoJan 7, 2025 · 12:00 PM PM · Council Chambers - City Hall
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- Jan 7, 2025
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- 12:00 PM PM
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- Council Chambers - City Hall
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- LU 0207-2025Land Use
Application number N 250101 HIM (Jacob Day Residence) submitted by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 3020 of the New York City Charter and Section 25-303 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for the designation of the Jacob Day Residence, located at 50 West 13th Street (Block 576, Lot 15), as an historic landmark (DL-543/LP-2658), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 2, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0208-2025Land Use
Application number C 230248 ZMK (2185 Coyle Street) submitted by 2185 Coyle Associates, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 29a: eliminating from within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District; changing from an R4 District to an R6A District; changing from an R4 District to an R7A District; changing from an R4 District to an R7X District; establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District; establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District; and establishing within the proposed R7X District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 15, Council District 46.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0209-2025Land Use
Application number N 230249 ZRK (2185 Coyle Street) submitted by 2185 Coyle Associates, LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying 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 15, Council District 46.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0210-2025Land Use
Application number C 240104 ZMX (438 Concord Avenue) submitted by BronxCo, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6c: changing from an existing M1-2 District to an M1-4/R7D District and establishing a Special Mixed-Use District (MX-18), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0211-2025Land Use
Application number N 240105 ZRX (438 Concord Avenue) submitted by BronxCo, LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to amend Article XII, Chapter 3 (Special Mixed Use District) and APPENDIX F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0212-2025Land Use
Application number C 240280 ZMK (441 & 467 Prospect Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Arrow Linen Supply Co. Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d, by changing from an R5B District to an R7-1 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 7, Council District 39.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0213-2025Land Use
Application number N 240281 ZRK (441 & 467 Prospect Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Arrow Linen Supply Co. Inc., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 7, Council District 39.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0214-2025Land Use
Application number C 240342 ZMM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 8d: eliminating from within an existing R8 District a C2-5 District and changing from an R8 District to a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0215-2025Land Use
Application number N 240344 ZRM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0216-2025Land Use
Application number C 240343 ZSM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901 to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 33-432 (In other Commercial Districts) in connection with a proposed development, on property located at 455 First Avenue (Block 932, Lot 17), in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0217-2025Land Use
Application number C 240369 ZMM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 8d and 12c, changing from an R8 District to a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0218-2025Land Use
Application number C 240370 ZSM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-171 of the Zoning Resolution to permit a laboratory listed under Use Group VII, not otherwise allowed by the underlying use regulations, in connection with a proposed development on property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0219-2025Land Use
Application number N 240371 ZRM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0220-2025Land Use
Application number C 240372 PPM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of city-owned property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100), pursuant to zoning, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0221-2025Land Use
Application number C 240373 PCM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection and acquisition of property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) for use as a forensic pathology center and medical examiner facility, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0222-2025Land Use
Application number C 240309 MMM (SPARC Pedestrian Bridge City Map Change) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination of the pedestrian overpass over FDR Drive at East 25 Street and the adjustment of grades, block dimensions and angles necessitated thereby, including authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 30272 dated June 12, 2024 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0223-2025Land Use
Application number C 240390 ZSM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 33-422 (Alternate Front Setbacks In Other Commercial Districts) in connection with a proposed development on property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0224-2025Land Use
Application number C 240391 PQM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the acquisition of property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100), pursuant to zoning, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- Item 0Pass
Passed The Consent Agenda
- 1.Roll call
Roll Call
- 2.
Invocation
- 3.
Adoption of Minutes
- 4.
Messages & Papers from the Mayor
- M 0086-2025Mayor's Message
Communication from the Mayor: Pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor by Section 25(b)(1) and 25(b)(6) of the New York City Charter, it is hereby proclaimed that a special election shall be held in the forty-fourth Council district on March 25, 2025, to elect a Council Member to serve until December 31, 2025; and pursuant to Section 25(b)(7) of the Charter, nomination of candidates in this election shall be by independent nominating petition.
Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council
- 5.
Communications from City, County & Borough Offices
- M 0087-2025Communication
Communication from Council Member Kalman Yeger - Submitting his resignation from the office of New York City Council Member of the 44th Council District effective December 31, 2024.
Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council
- M 0088-2025Communication
Communication from the Republican Delegation of the New York City Council regarding the appointment of Mr. Simon Shamoun as the Republican Commissioner of Elections representing Kings County by unanimous vote of the Republican City Council Members on December 19, 2024 pursuant to Section 3-204(4) of the New York State Election Law.
Rcvd, Ord, Prnt, Fld by Council
- 6.
Petitions and Communications
- 7.
Land Use Call-Ups
- M 0089-2025Land Use Call-UpPass
By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca): Pursuant to Sections 11.20(b-d) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the action of the City Planning Commission on Application No. C 240343 ZSM (455 First Avenue) shall be subject to Council review. This item is related to Application Nos. C 240342 ZMM and N 240344 ZRM.
Approved, by Council
- M 0090-2025Land Use Call-UpPass
By The Chair of the Land Use Committee (Council Member Salamanca): Pursuant to Sections 11.20(b-d) of the Council Rules and Section 197-d(b)(3) of the New York City Charter, the Council hereby resolves that the actions of the City Planning Commission on Application Nos. C 240309 MMM, C 240370 ZSM, C 240372 PPM, C 240373 PCM, C 240390 ZSM, C 240391 PQM (SPARC Kips Bay) shall be subject to Council review. These items are related to Application Nos. C 240369 ZMM and N 240371 ZRM.
Approved, by Council
- 8.
Communication from the Speaker
- 9.
Discussion of General Orders
- 10.
Reports of Special Committees
- 11.
Reports of Standing Committees
- 12.
General Orders Calendar
- Item 18
Coupled on General Orders Calendar
- 13.
Introduction & Reading of Bills See Attached
- 14.
Discussion of Resolutions
- 15.
Resolutions
- 16.
General Discussion
- 17.
Extension of Remarks
- Item 24
INTRODUCTION AND READING OF BILLS
- Int 1159-2025Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to reporting on the number of alternate compliance options to street tree planting requirements approved by the department of parks and recreation
Referred to Comm by Council
- Int 1160-2025Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to installing pavement markings
Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0707-2025Resolution
Resolution calling upon the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign S.1891/A.4523, authorizing the city of New York to install and operate street cleaning camera systems for the purpose of enforcing street cleaning parking rules.
Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0708-2025Resolution
Resolution condemning President Donald Trump’s threat to carry out mass deportations against immigrants in the United States, and expressing support and solidarity with our immigrant communities
Referred to Comm by Council
- Int 1161-2025Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the reporting and analysis of pay and employment equity data concerning city contractors
Referred to Comm by Council
- Int 1162-2025Bill
A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to requiring the commissioner of health and mental hygiene to report annually on suicides that occur in the city
Referred to Comm by Council
- Int 1163-2025Bill
A Local Law in relation to requiring the New York City Department of Education to report on outreach to parents and guardians of eligible students about the New York City Scholarship Account program.
Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0709-2025Resolution
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to reintroduce, and the Governor to sign, S8110/A9015, which would reconvene the New York State sea level rise task force.
Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0710-2025Resolution
Resolution calling upon the New York Power Authority to increase planned capacity targets to at least 15 gigawatts of new, publicly-owned renewables by 2030, to redirect funds from its economic incentive awards program toward the buildout of distributed renewable energy generation and storage and energy bill assistance for low income New Yorkers, and to build out 5 gigawatts of renewable generation in the downstate zone.
Referred to Comm by Council
- Res 0711-2025Resolution
Resolution calling on the New York State Legislature to pass, and the Governor to sign, A.9990/S.9099, known as the bucks for boilers act.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0207-2025Land Use
Application number N 250101 HIM (Jacob Day Residence) submitted by the Landmarks Preservation Commission, pursuant to Section 3020 of the New York City Charter and Section 25-303 of the Administrative Code of the City of New York, for the designation of the Jacob Day Residence, located at 50 West 13th Street (Block 576, Lot 15), as an historic landmark (DL-543/LP-2658), Borough of Manhattan, Community District 2, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0208-2025Land Use
Application number C 230248 ZMK (2185 Coyle Street) submitted by 2185 Coyle Associates, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 29a: eliminating from within an existing R4 District a C1-2 District; changing from an R4 District to an R6A District; changing from an R4 District to an R7A District; changing from an R4 District to an R7X District; establishing within the proposed R6A District a C2-4 District; establishing within the proposed R7A District a C2-4 District; and establishing within the proposed R7X District a C2-4 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 15, Council District 46.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0209-2025Land Use
Application number N 230249 ZRK (2185 Coyle Street) submitted by 2185 Coyle Associates, LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying 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 15, Council District 46.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0210-2025Land Use
Application number C 240104 ZMX (438 Concord Avenue) submitted by BronxCo, LLC, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 6c: changing from an existing M1-2 District to an M1-4/R7D District and establishing a Special Mixed-Use District (MX-18), Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0211-2025Land Use
Application number N 240105 ZRX (438 Concord Avenue) submitted by BronxCo, LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment to the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York to amend Article XII, Chapter 3 (Special Mixed Use District) and APPENDIX F to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of the Bronx, Community District 1, Council District 8.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0212-2025Land Use
Application number C 240280 ZMK (441 & 467 Prospect Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Arrow Linen Supply Co. Inc., pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 16d, by changing from an R5B District to an R7-1 District, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 7, Council District 39.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0213-2025Land Use
Application number N 240281 ZRK (441 & 467 Prospect Avenue Rezoning) submitted by Arrow Linen Supply Co. Inc., pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 7, Council District 39.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0214-2025Land Use
Application number C 240342 ZMM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC, and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section No. 8d: eliminating from within an existing R8 District a C2-5 District and changing from an R8 District to a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0215-2025Land Use
Application number N 240344 ZRM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC and the NYC Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0216-2025Land Use
Application number C 240343 ZSM (455 First Avenue) submitted by 455 First Avenue Associates LLC and the NYC Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901 to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 33-432 (In other Commercial Districts) in connection with a proposed development, on property located at 455 First Avenue (Block 932, Lot 17), in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 2.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0217-2025Land Use
Application number C 240369 ZMM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for an amendment of the Zoning Map, Section Nos. 8d and 12c, changing from an R8 District to a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0218-2025Land Use
Application number C 240370 ZSM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-171 of the Zoning Resolution to permit a laboratory listed under Use Group VII, not otherwise allowed by the underlying use regulations, in connection with a proposed development on property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0219-2025Land Use
Application number N 240371 ZRM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by New York City Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York modifying APPENDIX F, for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0220-2025Land Use
Application number C 240372 PPM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the disposition of city-owned property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100), pursuant to zoning, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0221-2025Land Use
Application number C 240373 PCM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the site selection and acquisition of property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) for use as a forensic pathology center and medical examiner facility, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0222-2025Land Use
Application number C 240309 MMM (SPARC Pedestrian Bridge City Map Change) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 199 of the New York City Charter for an amendment to the City Map involving: the elimination of the pedestrian overpass over FDR Drive at East 25 Street and the adjustment of grades, block dimensions and angles necessitated thereby, including authorization for any acquisition or disposition of real property related thereto, in accordance with Map No. 30272 dated June 12, 2024 and signed by the Borough President, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0223-2025Land Use
Application number C 240390 ZSM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the New York City Economic Development Corporation pursuant to Sections 197-c and 201 of the New York City Charter for the grant of a special permit pursuant to Section 74-901 of the Zoning Resolution to modify the height and setback requirements of Section 33-422 (Alternate Front Setbacks In Other Commercial Districts) in connection with a proposed development on property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100) in a C6-4 District, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council
- LU 0224-2025Land Use
Application number C 240391 PQM (SPARC Kips Bay) submitted by the Department of Citywide Administrative Services and the Economic Development Corporation, pursuant to Section 197-c of the New York City Charter, for the acquisition of property located at 425 East 25th Street (Block 962, p/o Lot 100), pursuant to zoning, Borough of Manhattan, Community District 6, Council District 4.
Referred to Comm by Council