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Opening of 158-06 Northern Boulevard hearing

New York City Council · Aug 12, 2026 · starts 0:55:15 · 34 sec

Chair Thomas-Henry opens the preconsidered LU hearing for 158-06 Northern Boulevard, a residential rezoning in Flushing, Queens, in Councilmember Ung's district, proposing 76 apartments with 19 permanently affordable under MIH.

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

and that you're really meeting the needs of our community with new affordable housing, with larger units, with important community facility space in this project.

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

So I really just want to thank you for

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

taking this on and look forward to working together.

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

Sure, thank you for your kind words.

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

I just want to make the council aware that the reason why we are doing this project is just because we have a synagogue right around the corner on Taffy Place and basically all the neighbors from the neighborhood

Member of the Public - Solomon Federer

The synagogue has basically grown out of place.