By Anthony S. Guardino | September 26, 2017
In his Zoning and Land Use Planning column, Anthony S. Guardino discusses how, after more than two decades, litigation over New York City's efforts to use its zoning powers to regulate adult bookstores and adult eating or drinking establishments appears to be over.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 25, 2017
Planning Board Acted Capriciously Approving Project Without Coordinated County Review
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 20, 2017
Plaintiffs Denied Injunction Rearguement; No New Evidence of Likelihood of Success
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | September 5, 2017
ZBA's Denial of Variance Requests Found Not Arbitrary, Had Rational Basis
By Albert J. Pirro Jr. | August 28, 2017
Albert J. Pirro Jr. writes that although challenges to spot zoning—zoning amendments which are not in accord with a comprehensive or well considered plan—are usually unsuccessful, some "outside the box" approaches should be considered.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | August 22, 2017
Property Owner Fails to Show Violation Of Restrictive Covenant; Dismissal Granted
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | August 22, 2017
Housing Agency's Failure to Ensure Notice Constitutes Due Process Claim
By Kara I. Schechter Rakowski and Alexa Englander | August 15, 2017
Kara I. Schechter Rakowski and Alexa Englander write: The development of multiple dwellings in Special Anti-Harassment zoning districts located in Manhattan has historically come along with its own special kind of red tape. In the last few decades, restrictions on demolition and material alterations have made it very difficult for development in certain special districts. Within the last two years, however, the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development has started to enforce a previously overlooked provision of the Zoning Resolution which has presented even more obstacles for developers to navigate in order to develop sites in the Special Hudson Yards, Clinton, West Chelsea and Garment Center districts in Manhattan.
By newyorklawjournal | New York Law Journal | August 3, 2017
City's R-2A Zoning Ordinance Not Facially Discriminatory in Violation of FHA, ADA
By Josefa Velasquez | July 28, 2017
In a letter issued July 14 to the county, HUD shifted its position from the one held during the Obama administration and declared that an analysis did not find exclusionary zoning to be an impediment to fair housing in the county.
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