City Proposes Rezoning for Ozone Park
The Department of City Planning recently proposed to rezone Ozone Park to help preserve the neighborhood’s small-town character, which is known for its one- and two-family homes. NY1 reports that the current zoning of Ozone Park doesn’t differentiate between the residential blocks and the main streets. According to City Planning, “Development isn’t occurring in the…
The Department of City Planning recently proposed to rezone Ozone Park to help preserve the neighborhood’s small-town character, which is known for its one- and two-family homes. NY1 reports that the current zoning of Ozone Park doesn’t differentiate between the residential blocks and the main streets. According to City Planning, “Development isn’t occurring in the most appropriate locations.” John Young at the DCP elaborates: “We’re seeing one and two family housing torn down and replaced by housing, which is much denser than the surrounding context, and yet very little investment for new commercial and mixed use buildings on the main streets.” The proposal on the table is to rezone 530 blocks bounded roughly by Rockaway, Atlantic and 101st avenues to the north, the Van Wyck and Lefferts Boulevard to the east, the Belt Parkway to the south and Brooklyn to the west. The rezoning would protect one- and two-family homes from higher-density development while providing incentives for commercial and mixed use development in commercial areas. The zoning will also keep commercial areas distinct from residential areas. Currently, the rezoning proposal is in the public review process. The City Council is expected to vote on the matter early next year.
Department Of City Planning Proposes Ozone Park Rezoning To Preserve Area’s Character [NY1] Photo via NY1
Most of Woodhaven and Victorian Richmond Hill should be included in this as well. Brooklyn shouldn’t be the only borough were owners restore buildings instead of tearing down, Queens has enough Fedders and ugly additions that are completely out of context. If we can get rid of a lot of the Vinyl siding throughout Queens people will see more of the old historic housing stock that still exists here. Perfect example is 78st between Atlantic ave. and 95th ave. on the west side of the street are brick rowhouses but the houses directly behind these (east side of 77th street) are the same size, shape and have the same roof line but are covered in vinyl siding. Most people right off this section of Queens for being too suburban and ugly since it’s covered by vinyl. You’ll also find Woodframe houses all throughout the neighborhood as well.