86th Street Rezoning – Will Councilman Justin Brannan Stand Up For the Bay Ridge Special District?
In May, Dr. Kim went to Community Board 10 about rezoning 250 – 86th Street. One property can not be rezoned.
Background information: Twelve years ago, Dr. Helen Kim purchased 250 – 86th Street. It’s the small lot outlined in red next to the Salvation Army’s large blue lot here:
The building is a two-family house with a basement. Dr. Kim renovated the house, but could not move her medical practice to the building because of the zoning.
Dr Kim is trying to rezone this building to a R6b, so that the basement and ground floor can be used for her office. She has an office in Staten Island, but she has clients here in Bay Ridge.
If rezoned, a developer could come in and purchase the Salvation Army property, 250 – 86th Street and any of the others that were rezoned on the block and put up a five-story buildings.
There are so many commercial properties for rent. Why can’t Dr. Kim sell that property and get one in an area that is zoned for an office?
In May, Community Board 10 voted against the rezoning because of the Special Bay Ridge District.
The attorney representing the property took it to the next step.
From Brownstoner (See the process here)
Antonio Reynoso, the Brooklyn Borough President waved them through. Next year, Antonio is up for re-election – remind me to vote for Antonio’s opponent next year because Antonio does not understand the special district.
I’m surprised this made it through the City Planning Commission.
I thought Justin Brannan would tell his buddy Antonio Reynoso to stop the rezoning because of the Bay Ridge Special District.
NYC Council Subcommittee on Zoning laid this over in committee on August 27th. Why hasn’t Councilman Brannan stood up for Bay Ridge?
On Tuesday, August 27th a public hearing was scheduled for this ULURP. Neither Brannan or Community Board 10 shared this: (Click here to see the PDF – it downloads)
Will Justin Brannan stand by the Bay Ridge Special District and get his colleagues to vote for our community?
I’ve never seen Justin Brannan stand up against a developer and win for this community.
a) Last year, Jonathan Rose won at Shore Hill in reducing the number of parking spots. Brannan stood in the back and did not speak out against the developer. (See here) (Non-ULURP)
b) In May 2023, 7120 New Utrecht Avenue was rezoned for a nine-story building. I watched the residents ask Brannan about this property on Facebook, as soon as they saw changes in the building. Brannan told them it was too early for him to get involved. (Info and Info) (See ULURP)
c) In April 2023, a property owner was going to build a nine-story building. Brannan said he talked him down (I think to 4 stories). After a public meeting, the man withdrew the application. (Info) (ULURP)
d) According to (this article) Justin Brannan submitted the paperwork for huge tax breaks for a landlord with 3000 housing Code Violations (don’t read the article when you are in a good mood – you will get mad).
e) More tax breaks – (See here)
If you don’t want to see Bay Ridge rezoned, contact Councilman Brannan and let him know that you expect him to hold to the Bay Ridge Special District. 718-748-5200.
Hugs,
marlene
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