#votersagainstsupertalls, ABC Watch
…buried within a lot of other hyperbole. This article by Fox News under the guise of journalism baits the reader with a false premise: “Disney selling ABC News’ longtime headquarters as trouble looms for embattled TV stars, journalists”....
#votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, Board of Standards and Appeals
Head in the Clouds? LANDMARK WEST! attended this morning’s review session at the Board of Standards and Appeals (BSA) regarding a development proposal for the former Lincoln Square Synagogue site at 200 Amsterdam Avenue. As noted, this development is slated...
#votersagainstsupertalls, Landmarks at Risk, Preservation Under Fire, State of New York
It’s YOUR call… Although removed from New York State budget negotiations, the provision to eliminate the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) cap was reconstituted into Senate Bill 6760. This bill passed...
#votersagainstsupertalls, Landmarks at Risk, preservation, Preservation Under Fire, shadows, skyline
Wondering what it means when someone refers to Floor Area Ratio or FAR? We’ve got you. FLOOR AREA RATIO: The floor area ratio is the principal bulk regulation controlling the size of buildings. FAR is the ratio of total building floor area to the area of...
#votersagainstsupertalls, 200 Amsterdam, ABC Watch, Advocacy, CENTRAL dARK
Three new webpages to stay on top of your issues! A series of developments continue to loom on the Upper West Side–so many that it’s getting difficult to keep track! To streamline information, please note 3 newly dedicated LW! pages–click below the...
#votersagainstsupertalls, CENTRAL dARK
The Real Deal reports that financing for Extell Development’s proposed 50 West 66th Street will be coming from Meridian Capital Limited, a Kazakhstani-owned, Bermuda-based, London and Hong Kong operated funding source. How global! The article continues,...
