FYI, the developer is not asking BSA for a variance; its a special permit from the City Planning Commission. The main site constraint isn't the wetlands, its a 50 ft wide DEP easement that cuts across the southern end of the property. Finally, its not a hardship application, its a design improvement. The tradeoff is that two 150 ft midblock towers will each be reduced to 65 ft. The community board approved the application tonight.

Posted by: Ken Fisher at December 2, 2008 9:17 PM in response to CB1 Likes Greenpoint Waterfront Tower

As-of-right, the zoning permits 4 buildings: a 300 ft tower, two 150 ft towers and a 65 ft. building. What Dean is proposing is to cut both 150 ft. towers to 65 ft and increase the 300 ft. tower to 400 ft. There is no increase in square footage. We think its a much better design all around with better view corridors and more light and air.

Posted by: Ken Fisher at November 20, 2008 10:35 AM in response to 40 Stories on the Greenpoint Waterfront?

Here's a nomination for next year's list: Assembly Housing Chair and Brooklyn Democratic leader Vito Lopez; the moving force behind hundreds of units of affordable housing and the architect of 421a reform.

Posted by: Ken Fisher at October 28, 2008 6:15 AM in response to Top 50: The Final Wrap