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Chair Louis questions applicant on construction timeline and client intent to develop

New York City Council · Jul 21, 2026 · starts 1:07:02 · 1 min 29 sec

Louis asks when construction would start and how long it would take. Cozen estimates 2027 start assuming ULURP approval and DOB drawings, with architect Magarino estimating 12-15 months given the existing structure. Louis asks if the client intends to develop or resell; Cozen confirms the client fully intends to develop.

Farah N. Louis

When do you anticipate starting construction and how long do you anticipate the construction to take?

Jeremy Cozen

So in an ideal circumstance, 2027.

Jeremy Cozen

Construction commencement that assumes approval of the ULERP as well as the preparation of building buildings, DOB drawings.

Jeremy Cozen

Given that we're in July, it's fair to say 2027 is a fair assessment.

Jeremy Cozen

Given that, and I can turn this over to Julio to weigh in, I believe the construction timeframe would be truncated given the

Jeremy Cozen

the limited demolition required here, no excavation required here.

Jeremy Cozen

So there are significant construction benefits to repurposing the existing building, including the podium that can assist with, you know, getting this to market as quickly as possible.

Julio Magarino

That's correct.

Julio Magarino

I think construction.

Julio Magarino

On a building this size could be 18 to 24 months, being that a third of the building already exists.

Julio Magarino

It could be probably within 12 months to 15.

Farah N. Louis

Does your client want to continue to develop or resell?

Jeremy Cozen

Our client fully intends to develop this property.

Jeremy Cozen

Okay.