After giving free passes earlier this summer to three South Slope developers who had clearly violated both the letter and spirit of the law, the BSA finally showed some backbone yesterday in voting unanimously to stop Isaac Katan’s company, Global Development, from erecting an 11-story building at 182 15th Street. The vote follows the DOB recommendation earlier this week. Among other offenses, conduct had included performing mechanical demolition without the proper permits and proceeding with foundation work before completing excavation. Katan’s attorney now has 30 days to appeal the BSA’s decision to the State Supreme Court.
City Votes Against Controversial Development [NY1] GMAP
DOB Backs Community Opposition to 15th Street [Brownstoner]
BSA Hearing on 182 15th Street [Brownstoner]