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Opening of 862-868 Kent Avenue hearing

New York City Council · Aug 12, 2026 · starts 0:42:08 · 40 sec

Chair Thomas-Henry opens the preconsidered LU hearing for 862-868 Kent Avenue, a residential rezoning in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn, in Councilmember Restler's district, proposing 74 apartments with 19 permanently affordable under MIH.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

So again, there is, there's still, there's still been over the years, substantial interest by a variety of supermarket chains.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

And as indicated, as far as the rest of the stores, it really is important to have an anchor for the upstairs to draw in that traffic due to, you know, changes in the retail environment.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Thank you.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Council, are there any members of the public who wish to testify remotely or in person regarding this proposal?

Shanel Thomas-Henry

No, Chair.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

We don't have anybody signed up at this time in person or online.

Shanel Thomas-Henry

Okay.