February 15, 2020
Gerrymandered Zoning Lots is used to work around the NYC’s complicated zoning codes including all of the rules and regulations have created an opportunity for some developers to find the loopholes and maximize their capital returns on investment by creating an artfully manage zoning calculations in creating buildings that are way more than a regular as of right zoning calculations.
Gerrymandered Zoning Lots
200 Amsterdam New York, an under-construction 52 Story Luxury Condominium with a tag line “A new classic perfectly composed”. This building is located at 200 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10023. Department of Buildings New Building permits for this property has been revoked by the NYC Supreme Court order on February 15, 2020.
BSA Board of Standards and Appeals
- Calendar Number: 2017-285-A
- Borough: Manhattan
- Block & Lot: 01158 0133
- Community Board: 7
- Decision: 7/17/2018
- Decision Date: Denied
- Calendar Number: 2017-285-AII
- Borough: Manhattan
- Block & Lot: 01158 0133
- Community Board: 7
- Decision: 6/25/2019
- Decision Date: Granted
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