0:00:03 33 sec
Procedure
Subcommittee called to order and housekeeping
Council staff opens the meeting of the Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises, reminds attendees to silence devices and not approach the dais.
New York City Council
Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises
Zoning, Monitor Point, Brooklyn (C 260105 ZMK)
Jun 25, 2026 · 12:30 PM · 30 min 5 sec
Land Use Vote
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0:00:36 33 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis introduces the subcommittee and agenda
Chair Farah Louis calls the meeting to order, introduces fellow council members, and announces the subcommittee will vote on three proposals covering LU 72 through 77.
0:01:09 46 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis outlines Dewitt Clinton Park North proposal — 801 11th Avenue site
Chair Louis describes the first development site at 801 11th Avenue, seeking a mixed-use residential building with approximately 477 apartments, 125 permanently affordable, and a zoning map amendment from M2-3 to C4-7.
0:01:55 48 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis describes 629 West 54th Street site and Hudson River Park floor area transfer
Chair Louis explains the second site at 629 West 54th Street with approximately 617 apartments, 162 affordable, and the proposed transfer of floor area from Hudson River Park piers in exchange for $229.7 million to the Hudson River Park Trust.
0:02:43 2 min 6 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis details zoning actions and recommended modifications for Dewitt Clinton Park North
Chair Louis outlines the zoning map amendments, text amendments for mandatory inclusionary housing, special permits for floor area transfer, and recommended modifications including removal of the street wall waiver and reducing building height from 550 to 520 feet.
0:04:49 1 min 12 sec
Remarks
Council Member Brewer on Dewitt Clinton Park North — project overview and Hudson River Park Trust payment
Brewer explains the two separately owned buildings, the FAR transfer from Hudson River Park Trust generating at least $29 million, and extensive community board engagement with CB4.
0:06:01 1 min 2 sec
Remarks
Brewer on CB4's conditional support and height reduction negotiations
Brewer describes CB4's sophisticated review, their negative declaration unless milestones were met, and the community's desire for greater height reduction than the 30 feet achieved.
0:07:03 55 sec
Remarks
Brewer on DeWitt Clinton Park renovation needs and limited developer contribution
Brewer highlights the city park across the street needing $6 million bathroom and $6 million playground renovations, but the developer only committed $200,000 over several years.
0:07:58 1 min 40 sec
Remarks
Brewer on affordability negotiations and workforce housing
Brewer details the fight for additional workforce housing beyond MIH requirements, settling for 1.25% additional permanent affordable units (12-13 units) after extensive negotiation, and the importance of rent stabilization.
0:09:39 1 min 7 sec
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Brewer on 485X tax abatement concerns and developer uncertainty
Brewer discusses the developer's dislike of the 485X tax abatement, uncertainty about whether the project will be built, and the existing active union jobs on the site.
0:10:46 2 min 21 sec
Remarks
Brewer criticizes HPD and calls for more affordable housing in high-income areas
Brewer expresses frustration with HPD's reluctance to subsidize affordable housing in high-income Manhattan neighborhoods, calls on 32BJ to advocate for more workforce housing, and demands rent stabilization for the negotiated units.
0:13:07 31 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis introduces Monitor Point rezoning proposal in Greenpoint
Chair Louis introduces LU 67, 68, 69, and 71 for the Monitor Point project in Council Member Restler's district, describing the mixed-use development with a museum, market-rate building, and affordable housing building on MTA-controlled land.
0:13:38 1 min 30 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis on unique opportunity for affordable housing on publicly owned Greenpoint waterfront
Louis explains the site's uniqueness: publicly owned MTA land in an area rezoned before MIH requirements, offering a rare chance to build affordable housing for low-income New Yorkers alongside waterfront green space.
0:15:07 51 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis on increased affordable units and project modifications
Louis announces modifications increasing affordable units from 460 to 662, including converting commercial space to residential, reallocating museum space, extending the development site, and adding height to the East Building.
0:15:58 1 min 30 sec
Remarks
Chair Louis details four remaining land use actions for Monitor Point
Louis describes the zoning map amendment, text amendment for MIH, special permit for large-scale development with bulk modifications, and city map change to remove park designation, noting LU 70 was withdrawn.
0:17:27 1 min 22 sec
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Chair Louis on modifications to maximize affordable housing and open space
Louis explains changes to the special permit drawings to increase affordable apartments, modifications to the waterfront publicly accessible area waiver, and notes Council Member Restler's support.
0:18:49 1 min 22 sec
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Council Member Restler on Monitor Point — five-year negotiation history and affordable housing increase
Restler recounts the five-year negotiation, from initial opposition to reaching a final agreement, with affordable housing increased from 25% to 50% of units, totaling 662 affordable apartments.
0:20:12 49 sec
Remarks
Restler details affordability levels — deeply affordable, senior, and supportive housing units
Restler specifies that 50% of affordable units are deeply affordable, 161 units for seniors, and 110 units of supportive housing for formerly homeless individuals with on-site services.
0:21:00 1 min 38 sec
Remarks
Restler on green space, Bushwick Inlet Park, and resiliency investments
Restler describes expanded public green space, a 40-foot waterfront esplanade, $300,000 annual contribution to Bushwick Inlet Park, MTA relocation from Box Street Park, and flood protection measures.
0:22:38 42 sec
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Restler on infrastructure investments — Nassau Avenue G station accessibility and community facility space
Restler highlights a $60 million elevator project at Nassau Avenue G station, 2,700 square feet of community facility space for local nonprofits, and union construction and building service jobs.
0:23:20 1 min 50 sec
Remarks
Restler on community impact and acknowledgments — Speaker, chairs, and land use team
Restler thanks Speaker Menon, Chair Lewis, Land Use Chair Riley, and the Council Land Use Team for their support through the difficult negotiation.
0:25:10 2 min 10 sec
Remarks
Restler thanks MTA, Gotham Organization, and administration partners
Restler expresses gratitude to the MTA, Gotham Organization developers, the Mumdani administration, and community advocates including Save the Inlet and Churches United for Fair Housing.
0:27:20 34 sec
Remarks
Restler thanks his staff team
Restler praises his district staff — Hannah, Eliza, and Molly — for their exceptional work on the Monitor Point project.
0:27:54 54 sec
Procedure
Chair Louis calls for vote on all items
Louis asks for questions or remarks, receives none, and calls for a roll call vote on all LU items and a motion to file LU 70.
0:28:48 53 sec
ROLL CALL
Roll call vote on all rezoning items and filing of LU 70
All nine subcommittee members vote aye on all items, with several offering congratulations to Council Members Brewer and Restler.
0:29:40 24 sec
VOTE OUTCOME
Vote outcome: all items approved 9-0 and referred to full Land Use Committee
Council staff announces the vote of nine affirmative, zero opposing, zero abstentions; all items are approved and referred to the full Land Use Committee. Chair Louis adjourns the meeting.