Application number N 250333 ZRK (1417 Avenue U Rezoning) submitted by 1417 Avenue U Holding LLC, pursuant to Section 201 of the New York City Charter, for an amendment of the Zoning Resolution of the City of New York, modifying APPENDIX F for the purpose of establishing a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing area, Borough of Brooklyn, Community District 15, Council District 48.

Summary

This item concerns the rezoning of 1417 Avenue U in Brooklyn's Community District 15. The application, submitted by 1417 Avenue U Holding LLC, seeks to amend Appendix F of the Zoning Resolution to establish a Mandatory Inclusionary Housing (MIH) area. This action is related to a zoning map amendment (C 250332 ZMK) that changes the zoning from R5/C1-3 to R5 and R7A/C2-4, and the cancellation of a restrictive declaration (M 250334(A) LDK) from 1979. The overall project facilitates the development of a new seven-story, mixed-use building at 1417 Avenue U, which will contain 76 dwelling units, approximately 19 of which will be permanently income-restricted, along with 11,000 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. The City Council reviewed the City Planning Commission's decision and approved it with modifications, finding that the action will have no significant environmental impact, as it was determined to be a Type II action under the City's Green Fast Track for Housing process.

Citizen Impact

This rezoning will lead to the development of a new mixed-use building that includes income-restricted housing units, contributing to the city's affordable housing stock. Residents in the Homecrest neighborhood of Brooklyn Community District 15 may experience changes related to new construction and increased density.

Confidence

high