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May 29, 2019 NYC Council Votes On Voids
NYC Council voted to approve the Department of City Planning Commission's proposal with a modification. They reduced the height limit of mechanical voids back to the originally proposed 25' before it will count as FAR.
Sunday, May 26: Livable West Side Festival
In town this weekend? Take a stroll on Broadway (72nd-86th) and find WEPS between 78th -79th Sts. Let us know what troubles you in our historic districts and what you love about living here. See you then!.
May 29th: NYC Council to vote on voids
The Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises voted to approve the DPC's residential mechanical voids amendments with modifications. They reduced the void height to the originally proposed 25' before it will count towards the height limits of buildings. This is expected...
Sunshine for Today’s Rally at City Hall
Thank you to the WEPS members & everyone else attending this morning's rally at City Hall. The sun was shining, finally, and it was a great day to stand with NY'ers who were brought together on this issue by ASM Rosenthal & NYS Sen Jackson. Onward.
Almost There at 555 WEA
Step by step, 555 West End is nearing the end of the line. It's been a long, difficult road for the neighbors while this building transformed from St Agnes Boys School to luxury condominiums. Scaffolding and sidewalk shed is down and we can, once again, see this...
May 16: Press Conference On NYS Mechanical Voids Bill Needs Supporters
This Thursday, May 16, Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal will hold a press conference to highlight her bill regarding floor area and mechanical voids. Read text of bill, A5026A, here. Many supporters standing together with ASM Rosenthal, NYS Senator Robert Jackson and...
May is National Preservation Month
If you're visiting our page, you most likely have a soft spot in your heart for preservation. Thank you, so do we. This month, visit historic sites and support local preservation. Buildings can't save themselves. Visit the National Trust for Historic Preservation's...
May 3-5: Jane’s Walk 2019
Join MasNyc this weekend for another amazing Jane's Walk. Many choices in our neighborhoods or venture outside your comfort zone to explore new sites.
April 24th Morning Rally at Verdi Square
Rent Control Relief From Assembly Member Linda Rosenthal's office: "Join me, Brian Benjamin, Housing Conservation Coordinators, Goddard Riverside, Tenants & Neighbors, Metropolitan Council On Housing, affordable housing advocates & your fellow tenants at an...
April 16th: NYC Council’s Subcommittee Public Hearing On Voids
On Tuesday, the 16th, the NYC Planning's proposed Residential Tower Mechanical Voids Text Amendments go before the NYC Council's Subcommittee on Zoning and Franchises. Currently scheduled to be held at Council Chambers-City Hall.
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