0:00:06 17 sec
Procedure
Staff opens meeting with housekeeping reminders
Committee staff welcomes attendees, reminds everyone to silence electronic devices, and notes that no one may approach the dais during the proceedings.
New York City Council
Committee on Land Use
Restrictions on the location of buildings and other structures on Eastern parkway
Jul 14, 2026 · 11:30 AM · 21 min 50 sec
Hearing Vote Land Use
Meeting chapters
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0:00:22 1 min 3 sec
Remarks
Chair Riley introduces committee members and outlines agenda
Chair Kevin Riley introduces himself and names colleagues in attendance including Chairs Lewis and Marte, and Councilmembers Cabán, Abreu, Ossé, Salaam, Banks, Carr, and others. He previews the hearing on Intro 833 regarding Eastern Parkway building restrictions and announces the committee will first vote on items from the zoning and landmarks subcommittees.
0:01:25 13 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 91-93: three LPC landmark designations
Riley describes three landmark designation items voted out of subcommittees: LU 91 for PS 15 Annex in Brooklyn (CM Riley's district), LU 92 for Church of St. Mary in Manhattan (CM Marte), and LU 93 for the Lithuanian Alliance Building in Manhattan (CM Wilson).
0:01:38 24 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 94-95: 164th Street rezoning in Queens
Riley describes a zoning map and zoning text amendment in CM Gennaro's district to facilitate a new mixed-use development with approximately 80 units, including up to 24 affordable units through MIH.
0:02:02 58 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 96-97: 50-20 108th Street rezoning with modifications in Queens
Riley describes a zoning text and map amendment in CM Thomas-Henry's district to facilitate two mixed-use developments with approximately 196 units total, including up to 49 affordable units. The modification removes MIH option two and reduces the rezoning area to address displacement concerns.
0:03:00 22 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 98-99: Richmond Terrace rezoning in Staten Island
Riley describes a zoning map and text amendment in CM Hankin's district to facilitate a new mixed-use development with approximately 118 units, including up to 35 affordable units through MIH.
0:03:22 36 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 100-103: 2950 West 24th Street rezoning in Brooklyn
Riley describes a zoning map amendment, text amendment, and two special permits in CM Restler's district to facilitate a mixed-use affordable housing project with approximately 408 apartments, of which up to 122 will be permanently affordable.
0:03:58 32 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 104-105: Fresh Pond Road rezoning with modifications in Queens
Riley describes a zoning map and text amendment in CM Wong's district for a mixed-use residential project with approximately 54 apartments, up to 14 permanently affordable through MIH. The modification removes MIH option two.
0:04:30 24 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 106-107: 1160 Pugsley Avenue rezoning in the Bronx
Riley describes a zoning map and text amendment in CM Farias's district to facilitate a mixed-use affordable housing project with approximately 104 units, including up to 37 permanently affordable units.
0:04:54 15 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines LU 108-109: 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning in Brooklyn
Riley describes a zoning map and text amendment in CM Ossé's district to facilitate a mixed-use affordable senior housing project with approximately 144 units, up to 43 of which will be permanently affordable.
0:05:09 51 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines pre-considered LUs for SCA school site and HPD 511 West 171st Street project
Riley describes a pre-considered LU for a proposed SCA school site in Staten Island (CM Hankin's district) and a pre-considered LU from HPD for the 511 West 171st Street ANCP cluster, including an Article 11 tax exemption to facilitate rehabilitation of three buildings with approximately 50 units in Manhattan.
0:06:00 20 sec
Remarks
Riley outlines pre-considered LU for East Harlem El Barrio Article 11 amendment
Riley describes a pre-considered LU related to the East Harlem El Barrio Article 11 Amendment in CM Encarnación's and Salaam's districts in Manhattan.
0:06:20 2 min 34 sec
Remarks
CM Salaam speaks in support of East Harlem El Barrio application
CM Yusef Salaam rises in support of the East Harlem El Barrio application, which makes a targeted amendment to a 2019 council-approved project. The amendment maintains 36 rental units while updating the project to include three community facility spaces. Salaam highlights the importance of preserving affordable housing and community resources.
0:08:54 1 min 8 sec
Remarks
CM Ossé speaks in support of 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning (Khalifa Residences)
CM Ossé speaks in support of the 1166 Bedford Avenue rezoning, which will bring 144 units of senior affordable housing, a new mosque, a new school, and ground-floor commercial space. He thanks Imam Rodney Rashid and the applicant team and urges colleagues to approve the application.
0:10:02 49 sec
Vote
Riley calls for vote on all LU items with local member support
Riley calls for a vote to approve LUs 91-103, 106-109, and pre-considered LUs for 511 West 171st Street, East Harlem El Barrio, and SCA school site at 25 Wall Street Staten Island, with modifications to LUs 96-97 and 104-105.
0:10:51 59 sec
ROLL CALL
Roll call vote on all LU items
Clerk William Martin conducts a roll call vote on all coupled LU items. Chair Riley, CMs Louis, Brooks-Powers, Cabán, Abreu, Ossé, Salaam, Banks, Zhuang, Encarnación, Sanchez, Thomas-Henry, and Carr each vote aye.
0:11:50 11 sec
VOTE OUTCOME
Clerk announces 13-0 vote: all items approved
Clerk announces a vote of 13 in the affirmative, zero in the negative, and no abstentions. All items have been approved by the committee as described by the chair.
0:12:01 1 min 26 sec
Remarks
Riley opens hearing on Intro 833, Eastern Parkway building restrictions
Riley transitions to the hearing on Intro 833, sponsored by CM Nurse, which addresses outdated restrictions on building locations along portions of Eastern Parkway and Eastern Parkway Extension in Brooklyn between Ralph Avenue and Bushwick Avenue. He explains the 19th-century origins of the 30-foot setback requirement and how Intro 833 proposes removing restrictions except where established development patterns reflects the original intent. He notes DCP submitted written testimony in support.
0:13:27 1 min 28 sec
Remarks
CM Nurse speaks in support of Intro 833 for affordable housing and community center
CM Sandy Nurse explains the proposal stems from a BSA variance for an affordable housing project on the corner of Bushwick and Eastern Parkway that includes hundreds of units and a community recreation center. She notes the bill is long delayed, should have passed last year, and urges quick passage. She indicates willingness to remove other council districts from the bill if there is opposition.
0:14:55 48 sec
Remarks
CM Mealy raises concerns, requests her district be carved out of the bill
CM Darlene Mealy expresses concern about the bill's impact on her district, noting that giving property owners 30 extra feet could lead to future property tax increases. She requests that her portion of the district be pulled out of the bill, emphasizing that each elected official should have a say in rezoning affecting their area.
0:15:42 30 sec
Procedure
Riley opens public testimony on Intro 833
Riley reminds attendees that the meeting is held in hybrid format, with options to testify in person or via Zoom. He notes written testimony can be emailed to landusetestimony@council.nyc.gov with 'Intro 833' in the subject line, and limits oral testimony to two minutes per witness.
0:16:12 4 min 58 sec
Public Testimony
Christopher Leon Johnson testifies in support of Intro 833, raises transit and shelter concerns
Christopher Leon Johnson, a Brooklyn resident, testifies in support of the bill, noting the need for more housing in the area. He raises concerns about abysmal transportation along Eastern Parkway, calling for a bus line, and mentions the Renaissance men's shelter at Ralph Avenue and Eastern Parkway as a safety issue. He urges CMs Nurse and Mealy to reach a resolution.
0:21:10 40 sec
Procedure
Riley closes hearing and adjourns meeting
Riley thanks the public, colleagues, land use staff, and sergeant at arms. Finding no one else willing to testify, he closes the public hearing on Intro 833 and adjourns the meeting.