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Daniel Ruzzo presents building massing and unit count

New York City Council · Sep 23, 2026 · starts 0:43:08 · 50 sec

Daniel Ruzzo describes a six-story building with a five-story mass and setback sixth floor to minimize height. He notes 268 units, 67 affordable, and compares the scale to nearby 12- and 14-story buildings.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

Hello, committee.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

Thank you for your time today.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

As Richard has just said, the proposal here shows a six-story building.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

It is a five-story mass with a six-floor that sets back in order to minimize the height of the building and provide a more contextual envelope to the surrounding homes around us, which

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

existing are in the three-story world.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

The Lindenwood Diner, which is just to the right of the red.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

The red square that you see right there along Linden Boulevard has been replaced, and that has been replaced still under construction with 12- and 14-story buildings.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

So we would be smaller, but we are trying to still be sensitive toward the rest of the scale that's surrounding us in the neighborhood.

Member of the Public - Daniel Ruzzo

To that end, the proposal here, as Richard has said, is for 268 units, 67 of which would be affordable.